COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Firewalls are security devices which filter network traffic and prevent unauthorized access to your network. However, because it cannot block access to malicious websites, it is vulnerable to internal threats or attacks as well as to viruses spreading through the internet.
Detailed explanation-2: -A firewall also won’t protect against: a) Viruses – most firewalls are not configured with up-to-date virus definitions, so a firewall alone will not protect you from virus threats. For this reason, each computer on your home network should have a current version of antivirus software.
Detailed explanation-3: -A firewall is a security mechanism that prevents unwanted access to private data on your network. Firewalls also protect systems from harmful malware by establishing a barrier between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks.