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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
En Abu think he received an email from someone he know and click on what looks like a legitimate attachment. But he don’t know that the email is from a cybercriminal. When En Abu execute the program, the malware can spread to other files and damage his computer. What type of malicious code that En Abu faced?
A
Macro virus
B
Trojan Horse
C
Worm
D
script virus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adware (or advertising software) is the term used for various pop-up advertisements that show up on your computer or mobile device. Adware has the potential to become malicious and harm your device by slowing it down, hijacking your browser and installing viruses and/or spyware.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware collects your personal information and passes it on to interested third parties without your knowledge or consent. Spyware is also known for installing Trojan viruses. Adware displays pop-up advertisements when you are online.

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