COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
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Question
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A malicious program disguised as legitimate software. Users intentionally install a Trojan horse, thinking they are installing valid software.
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LAN
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backdoor
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worm
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trojan horse
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A Trojan horse is a hidden piece of code. Viruses enter a system secretly where the Trojan horse enters by deceiving a user. A user allows or invites a Trojan into the system, believing in it, but actually, Trojan horse contains some malicious code to perform some malicious activity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malware is a catch-all term for various malicious software, including viruses, adware, spyware, browser hijacking software, and fake security software.
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