What are possible symptoms of malware? (Select all that apply.)

The correct answer is A. Security alerts B. Windows update failures D. Renamed system files. Security alerts (A) are commonly triggered or spoofed by malware to alarm users or hide its presence. Windows update failures (B) occur because many malware types deliberately block Windows Update to prevent security patches that could remove them. Renamed system files (D) are…

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ASecurity alerts
BWindows update failures
CPre-installation environment
DRenamed system files
ERogue antivirus
FUser error

How the community answered

(39 responses)

A
90% (35)
C
5% (2)
E
3% (1)
F
3% (1)

Explanation

Security alerts (A) are commonly triggered or spoofed by malware to alarm users or hide its presence. Windows update failures (B) occur because many malware types deliberately block Windows Update to prevent security patches that could remove them. Renamed system files (D) are a tactic malware uses to disguise itself or corrupt the OS. Pre-installation environment (C) is a legitimate Windows boot environment (WinPE), not a malware symptom. Rogue antivirus (E) is itself a type of malware, not merely a symptom of it. User error (F) is a human mistake, not a malware indicator.

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