Understanding Computer Viruses and Trojan Horses
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What action is required for viruses to infect a computer?

  • Turning on the computer
  • Running a firewall scan
  • Connecting to a secure network
  • Opening an email attachment (correct)

    • Which type of virus attacks the device firmware?

  • Macro virus
  • Firmware virus (correct)
  • Boot sector virus
  • Script virus

    • What can viruses do once they infect a computer?

  • Enhance file security
  • Boost computer speed
  • Update software automatically
  • Corrupt applications (correct)

    • Which type of virus inserts itself in another executable program?

    <p>Program virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do viruses lay dormant until summoned by the threat actor?

    <p>By hiding within files or documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of virus attacks the OS interpreter used to execute scripts?

    <p>Script virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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