sarah oconnor
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- 5. designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
- 8. Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Types of malware can include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware.
- 10. software that is available free of charge.
- 12. processor a program or machine for storing, manipulating, and formatting text entered from a keyboard and providing a printout.
- 13. the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
- 14. is a hardware component that allows a computer or another device
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- 1. A horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
- 2. the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
- 3. software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.
- 4. a type of malicious software, or malware, designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid.
- 6. infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
- 7. boot or be booted again.
- 9. a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers
- 11. a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface
- 15. messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.