Computer Viruses: Symptoms and Prevention
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What is a computer virus?

  • A tool designed to increase the speed of a computer
  • A harmless software used to gather sensitive information
  • A piece of software that can replicate itself and harm computer systems (correct)
  • A program designed to enhance computer performance

    • Which of the following is a symptom of a virus infected computer?

  • Files opening normally
  • Corrupted hard disk data (correct)
  • Shorter boot time than normal
  • Faster system performance

    • What is malware?

  • Software intended to speed up computer performance
  • Software designed to enhance computer security
  • Software used to disrupt computer operation or gain unauthorized access (correct)
  • Software used to gather non-sensitive information

    • Where does a boot sector virus reside?

    <p>In the boot sector of a floppy disk or the master boot record of a hard disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of malware?

    <p>Ransomware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a file virus do?

    <p>Attaches itself to program files and loads into memory when the infected program is run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a logic bomb?

    <p>A virus that activates when it detects a certain condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is scare-ware designed to do?

    <p>Trick victims into purchasing and downloading useless and potentially dangerous software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spyware?

    <p>Software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are viruses spread through networks?

    <p>Through downloads from the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adware frequently used to describe?

    <p>A form of malware that presents unwanted advertisements to the user of a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a time bomb do?

    <p>Activates on a particular date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Trojan horse do?

    <p>Hides within or looks like a legitimate program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of scare-ware?

    <p>To trick victims into purchasing and downloading useless and potentially dangerous software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do viruses spread through E-mail attachments?

    <p>By tricking victims into purchasing and downloading useless and potentially dangerous software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adware?

    <p>To present unwanted advertisements to the user of a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer Viruses and Malware

    • A computer virus is a type of malicious software that replicates itself by attaching to other programs or files on a computer.

    Symptoms of a Virus Infected Computer

    • Unexpected system crashes or freezes
    • Slow system performance
    • Unusual error messages or pop-ups
    • Unknown programs or files on the system

    Malware

    • Malware is a broad term that includes all types of malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware.

    Boot Sector Virus

    • A boot sector virus resides on the boot sector of a hard drive, which is the first sector that the computer reads when it boots up.

    Examples of Malware

    • Viruses
    • Worms
    • Trojan horses
    • Spyware
    • Adware
    • Scareware

    File Virus

    • A file virus attaches itself to a file on a computer and replicates itself when the infected file is executed or opened.

    Logic Bomb

    • A logic bomb is a piece of code that is designed to cause harm or damage when a specific set of conditions are met.

    Scareware

    • Scareware is designed to trick users into purchasing or downloading unnecessary software or services by creating fake warnings or alarms.

    Spyware

    • Spyware is a type of malware that secretly monitors and collects user data, such as browsing habits or personal information, without the user's knowledge or consent.

    Spreading Viruses through Networks

    • Viruses can spread through networks by exploiting vulnerabilities in operating systems or software, or by using infected email attachments or file downloads.

    Adware

    • Adware is frequently used to describe software that displays unwanted advertisements or pop-ups on a user's computer.

    Time Bomb

    • A time bomb is a piece of code that is designed to cause harm or damage at a specific date or time.

    Trojan Horse

    • A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program or file, but actually contains malicious code.

    Purpose of Scareware

    • The purpose of scareware is to trick users into purchasing or downloading unnecessary software or services.

    Spreading Viruses through Email Attachments

    • Viruses can spread through email attachments by infecting files or programs that are downloaded or opened from an email.

    Purpose of Adware

    • The purpose of adware is to display unwanted advertisements or pop-ups on a user's computer, often to generate revenue for the creators.

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