FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Information / ideas that are deliberately spread to help or harm a person or group
A
Gossip
B
Malware
C
Spyware
D
Propaganda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc. 2. the deliberate spreading of such information, rumors, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person. 3. : ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one’s cause or to damage an opposing cause.

Detailed explanation-3: -ˌprō-plural propagandists. Synonyms of propagandist. : someone who produces or spreads propaganda : a person who spreads ideas, facts, or allegations deliberately to further a cause or to damage an opposing cause. left-wing/right-wing propagandists.

Detailed explanation-4: -Propaganda is the dissemination of information-facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies-to influence public opinion. Deliberateness and a relatively heavy emphasis on manipulation distinguish propaganda from casual conversation or the free and easy exchange of ideas.

Detailed explanation-5: -Two examples of propaganda include the Uncle Sam army recruitment posters from World War I or the Rosie the Riveter poster from World War II. Both examples use symbols to represent strength and a sense of urgency as they encourage United States citizens to join the war effort.

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