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What is the primary function of an antivirus program?

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What is a key security benefit of downloading mobile apps only from official app stores (like the Google Play Store or Apple App Store)?

A Apps from official stores are always free. B Official stores have a vetting process to scan apps for malware and remove malicious ones, reducing your risk. C Apps from official stores use less battery power. D There is no security benefit.

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What type of software is often delivered to a PC through an email attachment and is designed to do harm?

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The Ryuk malware is a type of:

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If your antivirus subscription expires, what happens?

A The software uninstalls itself immediately. B The software will continue to protect you against all new threats. C The software will stop receiving updates for new virus definitions, leaving you vulnerable to new malware. D The software will delete all of your personal files.

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What distinguishes spyware from other types of malware like viruses or worms?

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What kind of malware appears legitimate but performs malicious activity once run?

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Which type of malware can spread through both email attachments and removable media like USB drives?

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Using a firewall is a malware prevention technique because it can:

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What is the primary characteristic of a computer 'worm'?

A It needs a host program to infect other computers B It encrypts files and demands ransom C It is a standalone malicious program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers over a network without human intervention D It monitors user activity and sends data to an attacker

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