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    Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

                        1.  What clues showed that the message was a scam?

                        2.  What could have happened if Rahul had filled in his personal information?

                      MALWARE AND VIRUSES

                      Malware and viruses are harmful programs that can damage devices, steal personal
                      information or disrupt online activities. It is important to understand the risks they
                      pose and learn how to protect yourself against them.

                      The Impact of Malware

                      Malware can have serious effects on devices and users. Some of the impacts include:

                          Stealing personal information such as passwords, credit card details and other
                           sensitive data for malicious use.

                          Reducing device performance, making it difficult to use and potentially causing
                           crashes.

                          Corrupting files or destroying  the operating  system,  rendering the device
                           unusable.

                          Allowing hackers  to  remotely  control a  device,  leading  to  further security
                           breaches.

                          Locking  or deleting important  files, making  them  irretrievable  and causing
                           significant data loss.

                          Spreading to other devices on the same network, resulting in a larger-scale
                           attack.

                          Stealing  login credentials  for  online accounts,  enabling  attackers  to  access
                           private data and conduct fraudulent activities.

                      Ways to Protect Against Malware

                      To safeguard devices from malware, take the following precautions:

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