COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Run the antivirus software at least every hour
|
|
|
Test the software by infecting your machine with a virus
|
|
|
Install the latest version and update security patches
|
|
|
Use the outdated antivirus software
|
Detailed explanation-1: -For the software to be effective, the antivirus database must stay up to date with the latest malware. Heuristic-based detection: Heuristic-based detection is similar to signature-based detection in that it scans incoming files and programs for matches to known malware.
Detailed explanation-2: -Windows Security is your home to manage the tools that protect your device and your data: Virus & threat protection-Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats.
Detailed explanation-3: -Check for updates manually This means that you should open your antivirus program and look for an option to check for updates, download them, and install them. This way, you can ensure that you have the latest version of your antivirus software, and that you are aware of any changes or features that it may have.
Detailed explanation-4: -While some believe by installing an antivirus program the task is done. This isn’t true, because antivirus software is designed to keep a check on the files that you download and move to the system and without the updated database checking for threats is not possible. Therefore, keeping antivirus updated is important.