COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are characteristics of remote-access Trojans
A
They can be deployed through malware such as worms
B
They allow attacks to connect to the system remotely
C
They give attackers the ability to modify files and change settings
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are a large number of Remote Access Trojans. Some are more well-known than others. SubSeven, Back Orifice, ProRat, Turkojan, and Poison-Ivy are established programs. Others, such as CyberGate, DarkComet, Optix, Shark, and VorteX Rat have a smaller distribution and utilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of these is a characteristic of Trojan malware? A Trojan may get installed without the user’s consent. A Trojan is basically backdoor malware. A Trojan infection needs to be installed by the user.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a tool used by malware developers to gain full access and remote control on a user’s system, including mouse and keyboard control, file access, and network resource access.

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