Malware Removal Best Practices Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first thing you do when you encounter a threat or one is found?
A
Quarantine the computer by removing it from the network. Then quarantine the affected files.
2
Q
What is the purpose of disabling System Restore?
A
It deletes all System Restore points so that the computer does not restore a previous version of windows that happens to have the threat
3
Q
How do you remediate an infected system?
A
Remove all threats via Windows Security
4
Q
What steps should you take after you get rid of threats on a System?
A
- Schedule scans and updates
- Re enable System Restore and create a restore point
- Reconnect to the network
- Educate the end user
