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Installing malware refers to the process of deliberately placing malicious software onto a computer system, network, or device with the intent to disrupt operations, steal data, or gain unauthorized access. This can occur through various methods, such as phishing emails, infected downloads, or exploiting security vulnerabilities. Once installed, malware can perform a range of harmful activities, including data theft, system damage, or creating backdoors for further exploitation. It is often used by cybercriminals to achieve financial gain or other malicious objectives.
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Protection against harmful code involves more than just installing anti-malware software?
True
Is it true that protection against harmful code involves more than just installing anti malware software?
Yes
What box can protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against malware installing itself without your knowledge?
UAC
Is there a tool that prevents an installer from installing malware like Conduit Search Protect?
Try using Spybot Search and Destroy. Not only does it remove spywarem malware, and adware, but it also blocks them once removed. The best part is it's freeware.
How do you get malware?
Malware can infect your computer through many methods. Some malware is unintentionally installed by clicking Next, Next, Next and not reading the datails of what you are installing. This occurs with many free programs. Some malware infects your PC when you download something free, ie a picture, video or screensaver. Along with the item you downloaded, came malware. And some malware infects you by Drive-By Infection. This happens when you land on a website that is waiting to infect you. More on the topic as well as ways to keep safe on the internet can be found at http://www.malwareremovalvideo.com
How do you match each malware example to its type?
TROJAN a user thinks hes installing anti malware software but instead introduces an infection into the systemVIRUS a user opens an email message after which an executable file runs and propagate malware on the computerROOTKIT malware replaces an OS file to enter into a systemWORM an infection spreads itself throughout a network even though the user didnt do anything to activate it
What is Malware that essentially is a form of social engineering because it entices the user to install the supposedly benign software?
This type of malware is known as Trojan horse. It disguises itself as harmless software to trick users into installing it. Once installed, it can carry out malicious activities without the user's knowledge.
Why is it best to not disable the UAC box?
the UAC box can protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against malware installing itself without our knowledge.
Why is it best to not disable UAC box?
The UAC box can protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against Malware installing itself without your knowledge..
Is installing malwarebytes bad for the computer?
Malwarebytes is one of the best Malware scanners available. Although it doesn't do too well against keyloggers. But no, it's perfectly safe.
What is the box called that protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against malware installing itself without your knowledge?
user account control(UAC) box
Is other protection needed against harmful code besides installing anti-malware software?
True. Install updates from Microsoft and enable your fire wall.
