COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are examples of common threats you may encounter online? Check all that apply.
A
Spam
B
Malware
C
Phishing
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware. Malware is malicious software such as spyware, ransomware, viruses and worms. Emotet. Denial of Service. Man in the Middle. Phishing. SQL Injection. Password Attacks. The Internet of Things. More items

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: spoofing is not the example of online threat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fortunately, there are two quick checks to help you be certain: Look at the uniform resource locator (URL) of the website. A secure URL should begin with “https” rather than “http.” The “s” in “https” stands for secure, which indicates that the site is using a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Use a firewall. Keep all software up to date. Use antivirus software and keep it current. Make sure your passwords are well-chosen and protected. Don’t open suspicious attachments or click unusual links in messages. Browse the web safely. Stay away from pirated material. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Credit cards. The most familiar form of online payment is also one of the most secure payment methods. Voice payments. An increasing number of customers are authorising payments using their voice. Payment services. EMV-enabled credit cards. Contactless payments. Payment apps. Gift cards. 18-Jan-2022

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