COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Potentially damaging program that affects, or infects, a computer or mobile devices negatively by altering the way the computer or device works without the user’s knowledge or permission
A
Botnet
B
Spyware
C
Virus
D
Worms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.

Detailed explanation-2: -A computer virus is an illegal, harmful, or malicious program that can change the way your computer runs and behaves. Some of these programs seek to cause as much damage as possible to the endpoint devices they infect, like altering software programs or corrupting data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trojan. A Trojan disguises itself as desirable code or software. Once downloaded by unsuspecting users, the Trojan can take control of victims’ systems for malicious purposes. Trojans may hide in games, apps, or even software patches, or they may be embedded in attachments included in phishing emails.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malware is a shortened term for “malicious software.” Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer without the owner’s consent or knowledge.

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