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Skill Check 1
Many computer crashes are due to viruses. Computer viruses are small and invisible, but harmful, programs that may copy themselves into your computer and damage your files. They also can cause data and computer destruction.
As a data recovery technician, you must keep up to date on the latest computer viruses. The names of some viruses are “W32,” “Backdoor,” and “Bloodhound.” Use the Internet to find the names and characteristics of two viruses and complete the information below. A site to find this information is www.symantec.com. Click on the “Norton” tab at the top, then the “Internet Threat Meter” on the right. Select “Viruses & Risks.” To see the “Most Active New Threats,” click the tab on the left.
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