COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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An employee at your organization is concerned because her ex-spouse “seems to know everything she does.” She tells you her ex keeps accessing her e-mail and social media accounts even after she has changed her passwords multiple times. She is using a laptop at home that was a gift from her ex. Based on what you’ve been told, you suspect the laptop has what type of malware loaded on it
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Adware
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Keylogger
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Logic Bomb
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Ransomware
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Adware, also known as advertisement-supported software, generates revenue for its developers by automatically generating adverts on your screen, usually within a web browser. Adware is typically created for computers but can also be found on mobile devices.
Detailed explanation-2: -Monitor user behavior via spyware or keyloggers. Access sensitive details, including social security numbers and credit card. Activate a system’s recording video and webcam. Take screenshots. Distribute malware and viruses. Format drives. Download, alter, or delete files and file systems.
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