COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Having a strong password
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Removing anti-virus
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Having an anti-virus
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Not sharing personal data with people
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Detailed explanation-1: -So while antivirus alone can protect you from malware, it can’t prevent other forms of online crime like identity theft, phishing attacks designed to steal personal information, or attacks on your accounts, to name a few of the many other types of threats out there.
Detailed explanation-2: -Use an anti-malware app-Installing an anti-malware app and keeping it up to date can help defend your PC against viruses and other malware (malicious software). Microsoft Defender is free anti-malware software included with Windows, and it’s kept updated automatically through Windows Update.
Detailed explanation-3: -How do antivirus products work? Antivirus products work by detecting, quarantining and/or deleting malicious code, to prevent malware from causing damage to your device. Modern antivirus products update themselves automatically, to provide protection against the latest viruses and other types of malware.