FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of malware is used to find out user browsing habits, keystrokes, or passwords for the purposes of identity theft?
A
Trojan virus
B
Adware
C
Virus
D
Spyware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware is a type of program that is installed with or without your permission on your personal computers to collect information about users, their computer or browsing habits tracks each and everything that you do without your knowledge and send it to remote user.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware, also known as “adware, ” is software that sends information from your computer to a third party without your consent. Besides secretly monitoring a user’s behavior, spyware collects personal information, which could lead to identity theft.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keyloggers: Keyloggers are a type of spyware that monitors the keystrokes on your keyboard. These can be used to steal password data, bank information and more.

Detailed explanation-4: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.

Detailed explanation-5: -Keylogging and Keyloggers In a keylogger attack, the keylogger software records every keystroke on the victim’s device and sends it to the attacker. An infamous keylogger attack uses a type of malware called DarkHotel. Hackers target unsecured Wi-Fi at hotels and prompt users to download the software.

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