An email message containing a warning related to a non-existent computer security threat, asking a user to delete system files f

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3 years ago

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An email message containing a warning related to a non-existent computer security threat, asking a user to delete system files f

alsely identified as malware, and/or prompting them to share the message with others would be an example of:______.
a) virus hoax
b) impersonation
c) phishing
d) bluejacking

Computers and Technology

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LenKa [72] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-11T13:59:29+03:00

LenKa [72]3 years ago

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Answer: Virus Hoax

Explanation:

A computer virus hoax is a message that warns someone of a false virus threat. It is a a chain email that encourages who ever has received the message to pass it to other people as a form of warning.