You can’t be too safe



Which of these would be an effective way to quarantine a malware-infected system? Pick two.

A) Isolate all removable media

B) Install updated anti-malware signatures

C) Copy suspicious executables to a “sandbox” computer

D) Disconnect the system from the network

E) Spray anti-malware disinfectant all over the mouse and keyboard


The answer: A) Isolate all removable media and D) Disconnect the system from the network

The quarantine process should completely separate an infected system from all other devices. Isolating and controlling any removable media and disconnecting a system from the network are common quarantine tasks.

Want to know more? Watch “Best Practices for Malware Removal.”

Malware has become a common occurrence on our home and business computers. In this video, you’ll learn the best approaches for identifying and eradicating malware from our PCs.