FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a sign of a possible malware attack?
A
A new toolbar appears on your browser
B
You see a lot of pop-up adverts even when you’re offline
C
Your hard disk is working overtime but you’re not doing anything
D
Any of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If your machine slows down dramatically out of all of a sudden, you could have contracted malware. Malware will slow down your boot up and shut down time, your operating system, applications, software, and even your Internet connection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unexpected pop-up ads are a typical sign of a malware infection. They’re especially associated with a form of malware known as adware. What’s more, pop-ups usually come packaged with other hidden malware threats.

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