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Reflect on Virus ScanningNow it's your turn to use two VirusTotal features: file scanning and URL scanning.Step 1: Go to the VirusTotal Website: https://www.virustotal.com/Step 2: To check a file for viruses against the VirusTotal database, select the File option, and upload a file of your choice to see if it is safe from known viruses. Record your observations. You can answer these questions about your observations: Were any viruses detected in the file you selected? How many virus scanning programs were used?Step 3: Repeat the process above using the URL Scanning tool.

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Reflect on Virus ScanningNow it's your turn to use two VirusTotal features: file scanning and URL scanning.Step 1: Go to the VirusTotal Website: https://www.virustotal.com/Step 2: To check a file for viruses against the VirusTotal database, select the File option, and upload a file of your choice to see if it is safe from known viruses. Record your observations. You can answer these questions about your observations: Were any viruses detected in the file you selected? How many virus scanning programs were used?Step 3: Repeat the process above using the URL Scanning tool.

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Step 1: Go to the VirusTotal Website: https://www.virustotal.com/ Step 2: Select the "File" option on the VirusTotal website. Upload a file of your choice to check it for viruses against the VirusTotal database. Observe the results. Were any viruses detected in the file you selected? Take note of the number of virus scanning programs used. Step 3: Repeat the process above, but this time use the "URL Scanning" tool on the VirusTotal website.

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Things to think aboutThe intent of this exercise is for you to explore VirusTotal.com and see how it can supplement a device's anti-virus and end-point protection applications.Hopefully, the file you uploaded on the site had no viruses detected. You can see the 70+ different programs it uses to detect potential malware in both files and website URLs.

What impact may a computer virus cause?Select one:Spy on what you are doingSteal your infotrmationDelete filesCause inappropriate adverts to appear

If you suspect your computer is infected with a virus, which of the following steps should you take to address the issue:Select one:Run a virus scanReformat the hard driveDo nothingDestroy the computer

Your web browser suddenly displays a warning that your system is infected with multiple viruses and prompts you to call a toll-free number for immediate assistance. The warning message is full-screen and cannot be closed.What should you suspect is happening?1.0 MarksYour computer has been hacked.Browser hijacking with scareware.Your ISP is blocking malicious websitesA genuine system security breach.Legitimate antivirus alert.

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