COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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Malicious programs or code that damage or destroy data by attaching to a program or file in a victim computer; spread by human action, such as sharing infected files
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viruses
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worms
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phishing
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trojan horse
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware. These malicious programs steal, encrypt and delete sensitive data; alter or hijack core computing functions and monitor end users’ computer activity.
Detailed explanation-2: -"Malware” is short for malicious software and used as a single term to refer to virus, spy ware, worm etc. Malware is designed to cause damage to a stand-alone computer or a networked pc.
Detailed explanation-3: -Malicious code is a term for code-whether it be part of a script or embedded in a software system-designed to cause damage, security breaches or other threats to application security.
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