CompTIA · A+ 220-1202
Malware and its removal
A+ 220-1202 · Lesson 16 of 29 · 1:53:23
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In this lesson
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam. In this lesson: viruses, boot sector viruses, Trojans, rootkits, fileless malware, adware, PUPs, spyware, keyloggers, stalkerware, ransomware, and cryptominers, antivirus, anti-malware, EDR, MDR, XDR, email security gateways, and the malware removal procedure. Includes three original practice questions.
Preview the topics
- A server’s processor runs at full load all night, with no scheduled jobs, and its fans never slow down. Which malware is most likely?
- During malware removal on a Windows Home computer, why is System Restore disabled before cleaning?
- A technician confirms that a workstation is infected. What is the next step?