NETWORK SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
virus
|
|
|
worm
|
|
|
malware
|
|
|
Trojan horse
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Malware is a programme that is made to access computer systems without the user’s consent. Examples of malware are Ransomware, spyware, Trojan horses, and worms. Trojan typically appears as a harmless email attachment or free download.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Trojan Horse Virus is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program. The delivery method typically sees an attacker use social engineering to hide malicious code within legitimate software to try and gain users’ system access with their software.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antivirus software helps to prevent malware from being installed, and it can also remove malware from your computer.
Detailed explanation-4: -A user visits a legitimate website infected with malicious code (for example, malvertising or cross-site scripting) A user downloads a program whose publisher is unknown or unauthorized by organizational security policies. Attackers install a trojan by exploiting a software vulnerability, or through unauthorized access.