COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is malware?
A
Malicious software
B
Software made by a company called Mal
C
Malicious hardware
D
Clothes that hackers wear
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malicious Malware Software attacks a computer or network in the form of viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware or rootkits. Malicious Software mission is often targeted at accomplishing unlawful tasks such as robbing protected data, deleting confidential documents, or adding software without the user’s consent.

Detailed explanation-2: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malware attacks can crack weak passwords, bore deep into systems, spread through networks, and disrupt the daily operations of an organization or business. Other types of malware can lock up important files, spam you with ads, slow down your computer, or redirect you to malicious websites.

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