FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate software.
A
ADWARE
B
ROOTKITS
C
SPYWARE
D
TROJAN HORSE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trojan. A Trojan (Trojan Horse) is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate piece of software in order to convince a victim to install it. Once installed, the malware is able to perform its malicious activity in the background.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Trojan disguises itself as desirable code or software. Once downloaded by unsuspecting users, the Trojan can take control of victims’ systems for malicious purposes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trojans. A Trojan (or Trojan Horse) disguises itself as legitimate software to trick you into executing malicious software on your computer. Because it looks trustworthy, users download it, inadvertently allowing malware onto their device.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Trojan Horse (Trojan) is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate code or software. Once inside the network, attackers are able to carry out any action that a legitimate user could perform, such as exporting files, modifying data, deleting files or otherwise altering the contents of the device.

Detailed explanation-5: -In computing, a Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious. Unexpected changes to computer settings and unusual activity, even when the computer should be idle, are strong indications that a Trojan is residing on a computer.

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