COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You have just landed at the airport and have an unexpected six-hour layover. you want to use your smartphone to get some work done.what should you disable as a precautionary device hardening measure to help prevent potential attacks?
A
autofill
B
Bluetooth
C
polo
D
FFC
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You should disable Bluetooth and Near Field Communications (NFC) to help prevent attacks. Autofill is a browser setting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antivirus software, originally designed to detect and remove viruses from computers, can also protect against a wide variety of threats, including other types of malicious software, such as keyloggers, browser hijackers, Trojan horses, worms, rootkits, spyware, adware, botnets and ransomware.

Detailed explanation-3: -A firewall is a piece of software or hardware device used to keep computers secure when accessing the internet. Not only does a firewall block unwanted traffic, it also helps block malicious software and worms from infecting a computer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Due to a recent string of thefts in your office, you need to harden your local system. What two actions are most appropriate for your situation? Install a hardware lock.

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