Mario has purchased a new computer. He wants to be sure that it remains in good condition. He also does not want the computer to become infected with any malware. What would be the most common activity to cause Marios computer to become infected with malware?

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Mario has purchased a new computer. He wants to be sure that it remains in good condition. He also does not want the computer to become infected with any malware. What would be the most common activity to cause Mario’s computer to become infected with malware?

A	Downloading software
B	Playing online games
C	Using online chat rooms
D	Downloading images

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is a cyber-safety technique that you should use to protect yourself and your computer system from harm? Store personal information on the computer or mobile device. Always trust any adults that you meet online. Always ask permission from content owners before downloading files.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware: Spyware is software that enables a user to obtain convert information about another’s computer activity by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.

Detailed explanation-3: -A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices, which may include personal computers (PCs), servers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices, that are infected and controlled by a common type of malware, often unbeknownst to their owner.

Detailed explanation-4: -Virus. A virus is a piece of code that inserts itself into an application and executes when the app is run. Once inside a network, a virus may be used to steal sensitive data, launch DDoS attacks or conduct ransomware attacks.

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