FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which kind of malware typically resides in a larger, innocent computer program?
A
Worm
B
Trojan horse
C
Computer virus
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Trojan horse, in software terms, refers to a malicious piece of software that is hidden inside an apparently useful and innocent application. Users systems generally become infected by trojan horses when they install software or a fake “patch” from an Internet download or an email attachment.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Trojan horse, or “Trojan”, enters your system disguised as a normal, harmless file or program designed to trick you into downloading and installing malware.

Detailed explanation-3: -Black hat hackers are criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent. They may also release malware that destroys files, holds computers hostage, or steals passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information.

Detailed explanation-4: -Key PointsAnti-spyware. It is a type of software that is designed to detect and remove unwanted spyware programs. Spyware is software that continuously gathers user information and important data through the user’s Internet connection without his or her knowledge where this anti-spyware blocks this.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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