COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Firewalls remove viruses
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antivirus is a software used to remove viruses thus this information is false. A firewall is used to remove viruses from your computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Firewall Protection Not only does a firewall block unwanted traffic, it also helps block malicious software and worms from infecting a computer. Many computer operating systems include a software firewall to protect against such threats. Select from the operating systems below to learn how to enable its firewall.

Detailed explanation-3: -For one, a firewall is a hardware and software-based security system designed to protect and monitor both a private internet network and a computer system. While antivirus is a software program that detects and eliminates any threats that will destroy a computer system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Firewalls can’t protect very well against things like viruses or malicious software (malware).

Detailed explanation-5: -A firewall is a security network that can be either hardware or software, or both, and is meant to protect computer systems and networks from harmful intrusions. Antivirus is a software utility application that protects a system against internal attacks such as viruses, trojan horses, spyware, and so on.

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