COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Macro
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retrovirus
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phage
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excel virus
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Detailed explanation-1: -A macro virus is a computer virus written in the same macro language used to create software programs such as Microsoft Excel or Word. It centers on software applications and does not depend on the operating system (OS). As a result, it can infect any computer running any kind of OS, including Windows, macOS and Linux.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Trojan horse is designed to appear as a legitimate software program to gain access to a system. Once activated following installation, Trojans can execute their malicious functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -A hacktivist is a hacker activist, someone who attacks computer systems for political reasons.
Detailed explanation-4: -What malware is best known for carrying other malware as a payload? Worm-its a piece of self-replicating malware.