COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does the name malware come from?
A
Maleficent Software
B
Magnificent Hardware
C
Malicious Tools
D
Malicious Software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Typically, malware attacks are initiated through phishing or social engineering techniques, as well as corrupt attachments or downloads. Most often, viruses are spread via web application, software and email; they can also be transmitted through infected websites, content downloads and corrupt storage devices.

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. 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.

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