COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
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Programs that act without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alter the operations of computers and mobile devices
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Adware
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Malware
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Virus
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Worms
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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: -Ransomware / Crypto-Malware Ransomware is a type of malware designed to lock users out of their system or deny access to data until a ransom is paid. Crypto-Malware is a type of ransomware that encrypts user files and requires payment within a time frame and often through a digital currency like Bitcoin.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Trojan (or Trojan Horse) disguises itself as legitimate software with the purpose of tricking you into executing malicious software on your computer.
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