Capstone Viruses Worms Spyware Adware

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Executes a set of commands as long as a specified condition is true.

Types of malware characterized by their ability to self-replicate.

Viruses require user interaction to spread, while worms can spread independently.

They do not need to rely on programs to spread.

By infecting specific programs on a computer, By encrypting sensitive data on a local network, By spreading to the boot sector of the computer.

All of the above.

Regularly updating antivirus software.

Software that installs extra components to deliver additional advertising, often in the form of pop-up ads.

It slows down computer performance by increasing network traffic.