Security Technology: Virus Scanners, Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS
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What is the main function of virus scanners?

  • Identifying signature or pattern of known viruses (correct)
  • Detecting unknown viruses through behavioral analysis
  • Preventing viruses from spreading within a system
  • Creating new algorithms to recognize viruses
  • How does antivirus software recognize known viruses?

  • By using specific algorithms and virus definitions/signatures (correct)
  • By analyzing the behavior of files in the system
  • By detecting anomalies in file sizes and properties
  • By employing data mining strategies and sandbox recognition
  • What is the main limitation of virus scanners?

  • They are ineffective against unknown viruses (correct)
  • They can only detect viruses with specific behaviors
  • They often produce false positives and false negatives
  • They require constant updating to detect new viruses
  • What is the purpose of heuristic-based detection in virus scanning techniques?

    <p>To identify potential new viruses based on behavioral patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk associated with false negatives in virus scanning?

    <p>Viruses may go undetected and cause harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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