INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
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Question
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In computing, which option best describes a Trojan?
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Adware
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Collects personal information
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Replicates itself to spread to other computers
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Malicious software that appears to be harmless or good
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In computing, a Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious. Unexpected changes to computer settings and unusual activity, even when the computer should be idle, are strong indications that a Trojan is residing on a computer.
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. Trojans may hide in games, apps, or even software patches, or they may be embedded in attachments included in phishing emails.
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