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Module 9 Assignment:Protecting Your Digital Data & DevicesName:/52In this module you have learned about protecting your digital data and devices. Apply what you have learned by completing thisassignment.Don’t forget to utilize the TechTalk discussion area if you need a bit of tech support while working on the assignment.When answering the questions, be sure to: (5 points total for the assignment)Use complete sentences and thoughts, spellcheck and proofread.Refer to the module content to support your ideas.Viruses (13 points)Viruses, just as they do with people, make computers sick. Depending on the virus you get, it can be a minor annoyance or it can essentiallykill your computer. In any case, if you have ever gotten a virus on your computer, you will probably agree that they are often good at whatthey do and are very time consuming to remove. If you cannot remove it yourself, then the experience might be quite expensive as well.Answer these questions to be sure you are familiar with computer viruses and how to avoid them.In the table below, identify the 6 broad categories of viruses that can infect your computer and their general characteristics. (6pts)Virus CategoryCategory NameCharacteristics1234561.Have you ever caught a virus on your computer orknow someone that has? Do you know what type ofvirus it was? What were the symptoms? Was it easyto remove? (1pt)2.What can you do to protect your computer fromviruses? (1pt)3.Do you currently have antivirus software installedon your computer? Which one? If not, which one

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