Prevention

Question 1

What is anti-malware software?

Answer 1

The software scans your computer for patterns of known malware, it checks against a known database. It can run all the time or periodically. When the malware is found it is quarantined and deleted.

Question 2

What are the different ways to prevent malware?

Answer 2

• Anti malware software
• Penetration testing
• Keep OS up to date
• Firewall

Question 3

How do you prevent unauthorised access?

Answer 3

• Passwords
• Biometrics
• Limited attempts to enter a password
• Firewall
• Do not leave device unattended