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How can you unknowning install malicious code on your computer?
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∙ 12y ago
Many things.
It can delete or damage files, and in so doing, destroy your personal files or your operating system. It can also overclock you processor to the point of failure or destroy it in other ways. It can also wear out Flash Memory or even RAM by sending excessive read/write commands for long periods of time, but this in not a common attack.
The most common in what I first mentioned: File manipulation. This is usually done to destroy your operating system.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt is possible for a hacker to maliciously inject code into another user's computer by inserting the code into a jpeg image, a pdf document or a macro, or inserting malicious script in a guest book entry. The code, usually written in php, contains commands that will alter the behaviour of the computer.
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Is an example of malicious code?
Some examples of malicious code would be Computer Viruses, logic bombs, spyware, and adware.
What is an example of malicious code?
Some examples of malicious code would be computer viruses, logic bombs, spyware, and adware.
Are all computer viruses malicious?
The point of a computer virus is to damage other people's computers and laptops. I have never heard of a computer virus that has actually helped people. Well maybe those creating Anti-Virus software. In 99.9% of viruses are malicious. Hope this has helped.
Piece of malicious code intentionally incorporated into a computer program?
logic bomb
What is malicious computers?
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to infiltrate a computer system without the owner's informed consent. Some computers are invaded with malware that causes damage to the computers. Malicous computer is a computer that has a malicious code and it is passing it to other computers.
Are Trojan horses honey pots cookies and skipjacks examples of a malicious code?
A Trojan Horse can carry malicious code in it. Not all Trojans have malicious code
How do you program a compressed file to extract to a certain location on any computer its downloaded to?
This sounds very much like malicious code. WikiAnswers does not provide information about writing malicious code.
Is smart shopper a virus?
Yes, Smart Shopper installs malicious code on your computer. Beware!
Are Trojan horse and worms a malicious code?
is a worm a malicious code
When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find web addresses it is known as?
Pharming
Can you install sims2 on more than one computer?
The answer to this Question is YES, but you need the code to the Sims2 (it will be on the hard bit down left side corner will be the code to install to the computer).
What can frank do to avoid malicious code to his home computer?
he should scan all media prior to accessing any files they contain
