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Common Devices and Entry Points for Malwares and Viruses, Assignments of Computer Security

Various types of devices that are susceptible to malware and viruses, and outlines the common points of entry or penetration for these malicious software. Devices include personal computers, laptops, and smartphones/tablets. Common entry points are opening unsecured or malicious links, accessing and downloading files from unsecured sites, clicking on pop-up advertisements, inserting infected hardware, connecting to infected devices, and installing unsafe applications.

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2020/2021

Uploaded on 01/21/2021

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INFECTED DEVICES
Identify some devices that usually infected by the malwares or commonly
known as virus? What are the common point of entry or penetration does it
do to your device?
a) Personal Computers
b) Laptops
c) Smartphones/Tablets
The common entry points of malwares and viruses in the
abovementioned devices are:
1. Opening unsecured or malicious links from emails or messages in
social media.
2. Accessing and downloading files from unsecured or malicious
sites.
3. Clicking on pop-up advertisements on internet
4. Inserting an infected hardware
5. Connecting to an infected device
6. Installing an unsafe or not scanned applications

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INFECTED DEVICES

Identify some devices that usually infected by the malwares or commonly known as virus? What are the common point of entry or penetration does it do to your device? a) Personal Computers b) Laptops c) Smartphones/Tablets The common entry points of malwares and viruses in the abovementioned devices are:

  1. Opening unsecured or malicious links from emails or messages in social media.
  2. Accessing and downloading files from unsecured or malicious sites.
  3. Clicking on pop-up advertisements on internet
  4. Inserting an infected hardware
  5. Connecting to an infected device
  6. Installing an unsafe or not scanned applications