COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Download music or software from illegal sites
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open emails from people you don’t know
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open email attachments
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post personal details on social networking sites
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Detailed explanation-1: -Microsoft Defender is free anti-malware software included with Windows, and it’s kept updated automatically through Windows Update. There are also anti-malware products made by other companies that you can choose from. Running multiple anti-malware apps at the same time can cause your system to be slow or unstable.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hacked or compromised webpages Malware can use known software vulnerabilities to infect your PC. A vulnerability is like a hole in your software that can give malware access to your PC. When you go to a website, it can try to use vulnerabilities in your web browser to infect your PC with malware.
Detailed explanation-3: -When you install pirated software, you expose yourself to malware. Ransomware, Trojans, viruses, and other malicious software may wreak havoc on your computer and the data stored on it. Some pirated software products contain malicious malware that can access your data. This allows you to control your device and webcam.
Detailed explanation-4: -Keep your computer and software updated. Use a non-administrator account whenever possible. Think twice before clicking links or downloading anything. Be careful about opening email attachments or images. Don’t trust pop-up windows that ask you to download software. Limit your file-sharing. More items