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What are some activities that malware can perform?
What are some activities that malware can perform?
- Enhance software functionality, improve battery life, boost memory
- Improve system performance, enhance security, optimize speed
- Make computers faster, increase productivity, optimize browsing
- Delete files, steal personal information, send spam (correct)
How can infections occur through instant messaging applications?
How can infections occur through instant messaging applications?
- By immediately deleting all messages received
- By opening and viewing files shared through messaging apps (correct)
- By ignoring all files shared by people in the conversation
- By avoiding any interaction with known contacts
What risk exists when receiving files through instant messaging apps?
What risk exists when receiving files through instant messaging apps?
- Losing internet connection
- Running out of storage space
- Being infected with Trojan software (correct)
- Improving system security
What is a potential consequence of malware attacking browsers and tracking websites visited?
What is a potential consequence of malware attacking browsers and tracking websites visited?
How can malware affect the performance of a computer system?
How can malware affect the performance of a computer system?
What type of risk exists when receiving files through instant messaging apps regardless of the sender's identity?
What type of risk exists when receiving files through instant messaging apps regardless of the sender's identity?
How can malware be introduced into a system through physical access?
How can malware be introduced into a system through physical access?
What is Autorun, as mentioned in the text?
What is Autorun, as mentioned in the text?
How can outdated web browsers introduce malware into a user's computer?
How can outdated web browsers introduce malware into a user's computer?
What can happen if software applications are left unpatched?
What can happen if software applications are left unpatched?
How does insecure patch management affect a company's systems?
How does insecure patch management affect a company's systems?
What is a common method used to trick users into introducing malware into their systems via portable media?
What is a common method used to trick users into introducing malware into their systems via portable media?
