Cyber Class 5 Cybersecurity Basics

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

A "Pop-up" window appears on your screen saying: "WARNING! Your computer has 10 viruses! Click here to fix it now!" What is the safest way to handle this?

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A Click the button immediately to save the computer.
B Turn the volume up so you can hear the virus.
C Close the window (or browser) and tell a parent or teacher.
D Try to delete the virus by shaking the mouse.

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Answer: C. Close the window (or browser) and tell a parent or teacher.

Explanation: These are often Fake Alerts (Scareware). The pop-up is the trick! If you click it, you might actually download a real virus. Always ask a trusted adult to help you check your official Antivirus software instead.

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