Cybersecurity Trivia

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A computer virus is what type of software?

Answer: Malicious software

Bonus fact: Viruses are a type of malware.

Why is it called a virus?

Answer: It can replicate by infecting other files or systems

Bonus fact: The name mirrors biological self-replication.

What is one common way to reduce computer-virus risk?

Answer: Keep security software and systems updated

Bonus fact: Updates patch vulnerabilities and security tools detect known threats.

A computer firewall is used mainly to control what?

Answer: Network traffic

Bonus fact: Firewalls allow or block connections according to rules.

A firewall can be implemented as software, hardware, or what?

Answer: Both

Bonus fact: Many networks use multiple firewall layers.

What does a stateful firewall track that a simple packet filter may not?

Answer: Active connections

Bonus fact: Stateful inspection understands whether packets belong to established sessions.

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