Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A pop up ad appears on your computer screen offering an ‘anti-spyware’ product. What is your best course of action?

  1. Clink on the link and provide your credit card information to buy the product

  2. Click on the link to know more about the company and its product before you decide

  3. Close the pop up. If you want spyware protection get it from a provider you know and trust

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pop-up ads claiming to offer anti-spyware are often scams or malware themselves. Clicking on them or providing credit card information puts you at risk of fraud and infection. The safest action is to close the pop-up and only obtain security software from trusted, verified providers.

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