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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Opening an email attachment
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Downloading a file from a website
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Connecting an infected external storage device
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malware can get onto your device when you open or download attachments or files, or visit a scammy website. Your device might get infected with malware through: downloading free stuff like illegal downloads of popular movies, TV shows, or games. downloading content available on file-sharing sites.
Detailed explanation-2: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.
Detailed explanation-3: -Signs of an infection include your computer acting strangely, glitching and running abnormally slow. Installing and routinely updating antivirus software can prevent virus and malware infections, as can following cautious best practices.