COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Opening email attachments from unknown sources.
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Downloading pirate movies from torrent services
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Not installing updates for your operating system
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Using a free operating system like Linux, as opposed to using Windows
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -It’s a common myth that Linux systems are immune to viruses. While they do offer a higher level of protection against viruses than many other OSs, Linux systems can still succumb to infection. Viruses, as well as other forms of malware, can infect Linux systems.
Detailed explanation-3: -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