COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer
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phishing
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spyware
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worms
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trojans
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -"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. So wherever a malware term is used it means a program which is designed to damage your computer it may be a virus, worm or Trojan.
Detailed explanation-2: -Trojan. A Trojan disguises itself as desirable code or software. Once downloaded by unsuspecting users, the Trojan can take control of victims’ systems for malicious purposes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Trojan horse: A destructive program that pretends to be a useful application, but harms your computer or steals your information after it’s installed.
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