Discuss a Virus and Related Examples of Malware, Also Include

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Essay

Discuss a virus and related examples of malware, also include definitions of the term payload, and a discussion of how a virus delivers a payload in your answer. Explain a common way through which computers and mobile devices become infected with viruses, and list common types of malware

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Definitions:

Wildfire

A rapid, uncontrolled spread of fire across a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie.

Primary Source

An original document or firsthand account of an event, used as a direct source of information about the topic.

External Criticism

a process in the evaluation of historical sources, focusing on the authenticity and origin of the document rather than its content.

Guinness Book

A reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.