COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following strategies to prevent unauthorized access to personal data *and* accompanying explanation is accurate? Select 2
A
Avoid accessing private data while using public Wi-Fi; it’s possible for hackers to intercept packets on a public network.
B
Use a firewall; this system does not allow viruses in incoming and outgoing network traffic.
C
Delete all emails from unknown addresses; it’s impossible to tell when an email contains a virus or a phishing scam
D
Use antivirus software; since this software detects and removes many different kinds of viruses.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antivirus is a kind of software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Install antivirus software. Antivirus software plays a major role in protecting your system by detecting real-time threats to ensure your data is safe. Some advanced antivirus programs provide automatic updates, further protecting your machine from the new viruses that emerge every day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Antivirus software protects your device from viruses that can destroy your data, slow down or crash your device, or allow spammers to send email through your account.

Detailed explanation-4: -Microsoft Defender Antivirus is free and is included in Windows, always on and always working to protect your PC against malware.

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