COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

FIREWALLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a virus?
A
Malware hidden in another file
B
Any type of malware
C
A cookie
D
A breed of gecko
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A trojan horse is a malicious software program that hides inside other programs. It enters a computer hidden inside a legitimate program, such as a screen saver. Then it puts code into the operating system that enables a hacker to access the infected computer. Trojan horses do not usually spread by themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malware is usually distributed through malicious websites, emails, and software. Malware can also be hidden in other files, such as image or document files, or even in seemingly innocuous files, such as .exe files.

Detailed explanation-3: -To avoid detection, the virus modifies the code and virus signature of every infected file. Data encryption. The virus renders the affected file inaccessible or unreadable to the user by encrypting it and also by using a different encryption key for different files.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trojan horse programs are malware that is disguised as legitimate software. A Trojan horse program will hide on your computer until it’s called upon.

Detailed explanation-5: -Often used interchangeably, the terms malware and virus have two distinct meanings. Malware, or malicious software, is an overarching term used to describe any program or code that is created with the intent to do harm to a computer, network or server. A virus, on the other hand, is a type of malware.

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