Name and briefly describe three different types of malware


Answer the following questions:

Question 1: Name and briefly describe three different types of malware that could infect a personal computer running the Windows operating system.

Question 2: What is spyware? How does it differ from malware?

Question 3: True or false: Encrypted files cannot be inspected by an anti-virus program. Explain your answer.

Question 4: Why did AVG warn you that its anti-virus database (virus definitions) were out of date? What steps should be taken to correct this problem?

Question 5: How frequently should your personal computer be scanned for malware? Explain your answer.

Question 6: Why should removable media be scanned for malware "on-demand" and/or "upon insertion?"

Question 7: What actions should be taken when you suspect that a computer has been infected with malware?

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