COMPUTER ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING
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Question
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The software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network.
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Malware
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Hardware
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Application Software
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -"Malware” is short for malicious software and used as a single term to refer to virus, spy ware, worm etc. Malware is designed to cause damage to a stand-alone computer or a networked pc. So wherever a malware term is used it means a program which is designed to damage your computer it may be a virus, worm or Trojan.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malware (short for malicious software) is software intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. Malware is an umbrella term for malicious code, and there are many different types of malware. Regardless of the type, malware is dangerous software that threatens information security.
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