SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

COMPUTER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A destructive computer program disguised as a game, utility, or software. When run, a Trojan horse does something harmful to the computer system while appearing to do something useful.
A
Trojan horse
B
spyware
C
software piracy
D
spam
Explanation: 

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: -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. Virus is a program written to enter to your computer and damage/alter your files/data.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trojan is actually programmed to pass the user’s data to someone else. When the virus attacks, the computer applications run normally.

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