FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A malicious software which can monitor your use of the computer quietly in the background.
A
Spyware
B
Trojan
C
Worm
D
Anti-virus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Keyloggers record all that you type on a computer or mobile keyboard. These monitor your computer activity quietly while you use your devices normally. You can also use keyloggers for legitimate purposes, such as providing feedback for software development, but criminals use this to steal your data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antimalware is a type of software program created to protect information technology (IT) systems and individual computers from malicious software, or malware. Antimalware programs scan a computer system to prevent, detect and remove malware.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. Spyware. Spyware invades your computer and attempts to steal your personal information such as credit card or banking information, web browsing data, and passwords to various accounts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware. Spyware is a form of malware that hides on your device, monitors activity, and steals sensitive information like financial data, account information, logins, and more. Spyware can spread by exploiting software vulnerabilities or else be bundled with legitimate software or in Trojans.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spyware is mostly classified into four types: adware, system monitors, tracking including web tracking, and trojans; examples of other notorious types include digital rights management capabilities that “phone home", keyloggers, rootkits, and web beacons.

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