Computer viruses

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This type of virus uniquely created to quickly spread throughout the local area network and generally across the Internet.

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Network virus

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Coded virus that attach themselves to .exe files; compressed files such as zip or drive files.

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File infection Virus

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This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobig virus.

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Worm

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________ and adware collect information on you without your consent, whereas a more traditional virus typically spreads software.

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Spyware, spyware

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What is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents, pictures, and other important files?

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Ransomware

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They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your computer. They use different encryption and algorithm.

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Polymorphic Virus

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The general term for malicious software

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Malware

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WannaCry virus is an example of: Spyware, Malware, Trojan, Ransomware

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Ransomware

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Who was the creator of Love bug virus? Options: Onel de Guzman, onel, Onel, De guzman

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Onel de Guzman

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The worst computer virus outbreak in history caused estimated damage of $38 billion in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion. Options: Mydoom, ILOVEYOU, Zeus, WannaCry, Sobig

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Mydoom