alleryStart learning →How long can a virus stay hidden before it begins to cause damage?
ANever more than a few minutes after arrival
BWeeks, months, or even years after arrival
COnly until the machine is next switched off
DOnly until the next software update is applied
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Weeks, months, or even years after arrival
1. Viruses can hide for weeks, months, or even years before starting to damage information.
2. A virus that infects one computer or network can spread to another by sharing disks or downloading infected files.
3. Virus protection software automatically monitors computers to detect and remove viruses.
4. Program developers make regular updates available to guard against newly created viruses.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.5 Data Security Issues_
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