FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does the name malware come from?
A
Maleficent Software
B
Magnificent Hardware
C
Malicious Tools
D
Malicious Software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The majority of malware samples are named based on their functionality, such as Banker or Downloader, or they are given a completely generic name, such as Agent or Malware. Then you have bigger malware families, whose naming makes sense from both a threat intelligence and public relations perspective.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malware (short for “malicious software”) is a file or code, typically delivered over a network, that infects, explores, steals or conducts virtually any behavior an attacker wants. And because malware comes in so many variants, there are numerous methods to infect computer systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Worms, viruses, trojans, backdoors, and ransomware are some of the most common types of malware.

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