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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a Trojan horse software
A
A Trojan horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
B
A Trojan Downloader is a malicious program typically installed through an exploit
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Explanation: A Trojan is a small malicious program that runs hidden on the infected system. They are created with the intent and they infected the system by misleading the user. It works in the background and steals sensitive data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: Trojan or Trojan horse is the name given to a computer virus. It is a type of computer software that is camouflaged in the form of regular software such as utilities, games and sometimes even antivirus programs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trojan viruses work by taking advantage of a lack of security knowledge by the user and security measures on a computer, such as an antivirus and antimalware software program. A Trojan typically appears as a piece of malware attached to an email. The file, program, or application appears to come from a trusted source.

Detailed explanation-5: -In computing, a Trojan horse is any malware that misleads users of its true intent. The term is derived from the Ancient Greek story of the deceptive Trojan Horse that led to the fall of the city of Troy.

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