Malicious code is unwanted files or programs that can cause harm to a computer or compromise data stored on a computer. Various classifications of malicious code include viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Which is an example of malicious code? Taking advantage of common system vulnerabilities, malicious code examples include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic […]

Taking advantage of common system vulnerabilities, malicious code examples include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, spyware, adware, and backdoor programs. Visiting infected websites or clicking on a bad email link or attachment are ways for malicious code to sneak its way into a system. What are 3 types of malicious code? Malware is […]

According to Intel [1], hyper-threading your cores can result in a 30% increase in performance and speed when comparing two identical PCs, with one CPU hyper-threaded. In a study published on Forbes, hyper-threading an AMD® processor (Ryzen 5 1600) showed a 17% increase in overall processing performance [2]. Should I keep hyperthreading on? There has […]

Hyper-threading is a process by which a CPU divides up its physical cores into virtual cores that are treated as if they are actually physical cores by the operating system. These virtual cores are also called threads [1]. Most of Intel’s CPUs with 2 cores use this process to create 4 threads or 4 virtual […]