COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY
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spyware
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keyblogger
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trojan horse
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rootkit
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Detailed explanation-1: -6.IT security recently found a program on your co‐worker’s computer that apparently tracked all of the words that they typed into the computer. What kind of malware is this? A. A keylogger is a program that tracks a user’s keystrokes and then transmits that information back to the attacker.
Detailed explanation-2: -Since they can spread fast, worms are often used to execute a payload-a piece of code created to damage a system. Payloads can delete files on a host system, encrypt data for a ransomware attack, steal information, delete files, and create botnets.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Trojan horse is designed to appear as a legitimate software program to gain access to a system. Once activated following installation, Trojans can execute their malicious functions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rootkit is a form of malware that provides the attacker with administrator privileges on the infected system, also known as “root” access. Typically, it is also designed to stay hidden from the user, other software on the system, and the operating system itself.