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.

The general term for malicious software

Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (choose 3 options)

Indications of a __________ being active on a device include unusual activity such as computer settings being changed unexpectedly.

They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.

A software that scans your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity associated with viruses.

It is a malicious program that self-replicates by copying itself to another program.

A computer detects a virus by______________.

The following are ways on how computer viruses spread except:

What are antivirus programs? They are programs _______________.

The following are examples of anti-virus, except:

It is a program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the user.

This refers to the unique alphanumeric code of any length that is required to be entered during product installation. It ensures that the software is legally purchased

.exe stands for?

Hardware manufacturers release new ______ to introduce new features or fix bug problems present in the previous versions.

It can replicate itself even without human intervention.

a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software?

Is another unsavory breed of malicious code. It is a program which disguises as a useful program or application

What is Malware?

If you receive an attachment from someone you don't know, you should never open it.

The _____ type of malware is code attached to another file. The malicious code automatically makes copies of itself and drops its payload when the host file is opened.

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

What is Phishing?

What damage can be caused by malware?

The _____ type of malware collects personal information and sends it to a third party.

Which of the following is not effective in preventing malware infections?

What is a virus?

Which of the following may be an indication that a computer has been infected by a virus or other malware?

If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:

Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware?

What type of warning are you most likely to receive if a virus is found on your system?

What purpose does anti-virus software serve?

Special program which can detect and remove viruses from computer is called

A _____ is a computer program that can invade computer and perform a variety of functions ranging from annoying(e.g. popping up messages as a joke) to dangerous (e.g. deleting files)

Why should you update your anti-virus software regularly?

What is a Trojan horse?

How can a computer virus spread from one computer to another ?

Why computer virus is so dangerous ?

Once you purchase an antivirus software, you need not update it for one year

You should delete spam mails without reading them.

Viruses cannot spread from one computer to another

An antivirus program should run in the background at all times

VIRUS Full Form.

Refers to the unique, traceable trail of data you leave behind while using the internet, including website visits, social media posts, emails, and online purchases.

.vbs stands for?

What is the McAfee Security Scan Plus?

What is Norton antivirus?

What type of files does F-Secure Anti-Virus scan for viruses and other malware?

A device used in a wired network that connects multiple computers and devices to share data.

A device designed to filter and transfer IP packets between dissimilar types of computer networks.

On the base of which address router decides where to send the packet?

Switches are similar to hubs, but smarter than hubs.

Hubs connect segments of a LAN.

HTTPS is a secure protocol that ensures encrypted communication between a web browser and a website’s server.

A subdomain in a URL indicates the main website name and is the same as the second-level domain (SLD).

The top-level domain (TLD) in a URL specifies the type of organization or the country of origin for a website.

A subdirectory in a URL is used to differentiate between different sections or categories within a website, such as "hats" in "https://shop.yourstore.com/hats".

HTTP is a secure protocol and should always be used to protect sensitive information exchanged over the internet.