Question

how can malicious code spread? select all that apply. then select submit. e - mail attachments downloading files visiting infected websites virus scans

Explanation:

To determine how malicious code spreads, we analyze each option:

• E - mail attachments: Malicious code can be embedded in email attachments. When a user opens an infected attachment, the code can execute and spread.
• Downloading files: Downloading files from untrusted sources (or even sometimes from trusted sources if they are compromised) can introduce malicious code to a system.
• Visiting infected websites: Infected websites can use techniques like drive - by downloads to install malicious code on a user's device when the website is visited.
• Virus scans: Virus scans are used to detect and remove malicious code, not to spread it. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

A. E - mail attachments, B. Downloading files, C. Visiting infected websites