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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a sign of malware on your computer?
A
You receive a fraudulent email
B
Your browser alerts you it has blocked a pop-up window
C
Your homepage has changed unexpectedly
D
Your browser alerts you to update to a newer version
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unexpected pop-up ads are a typical sign of a malware infection. They’re especially associated with a form of malware known as adware. What’s more, pop-ups usually come packaged with other hidden malware threats.

Detailed explanation-2: -suddenly slows down, crashes, or displays repeated error messages. won’t shut down or restart. won’t let you remove software. serves up lots of pop-ups, inappropriate ads, or ads that interfere with page content. shows ads in places you typically wouldn’t see them, like government websites. More items

Detailed explanation-3: -Automatically emails are being sent from your email account. Unusually slow computer with frequent crashes. Unknown programs startup as you turn on your computer. Applications opening and closing automatically;

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