Question

Which of the following do not lead you to invite spyware into your system?

(a) Accepting fishy prompt or pop-ups

(b) Downloading apps from an unreliable source

(c) Opening unknown attachments

(d) Installing antivirus patches

I have been asked this question in semester exam.

My question is taken from Attack Vectors topic in portion Understanding Attack Vectors of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Installing antivirus patches

The explanation is: Some of the largest possible ways your system can become contaminated with spyware is when you accept fishy prompts and pop-ups, download apps from unreliable sources or opening unknown attachments from mailing services.