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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name given to the malware that disguises itself as something useful
A
Trojan
B
Keylogger
C
Virus
D
Spyware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware. Spyware is software that observes user activities, collecting sensitive data like account credentials or banking details. They send this data back to the attacker. Spyware is typically disguised as useful software, so it is generally considered as a type of trojan.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Trojans may hide in games, apps, or even software patches, or they may be embedded in attachments included in phishing emails.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Trojan Horse (Trojan) is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate code or software. Once inside the network, attackers are able to carry out any action that a legitimate user could perform, such as exporting files, modifying data, deleting files or otherwise altering the contents of the device.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition: Trojan or Trojan horse is the name given to a computer virus. It is a type of computer software that is camouflaged in the form of regular software such as utilities, games and sometimes even antivirus programs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Trojan viruses are a type of malware that invade your computer disguised as real, operational programs. Once a trojan is inside your system, it can perform destructive actions before you even know it’s there.

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