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COMPUTER
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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This is a destructive code that gains access to a computer disguised as something such as a desirable software program. Once inside the computer, it can do damage but it cannot spread from disk to disk or computer to computer.
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Computer worm
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Adware
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Trojan Horse
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Computer Bomb
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Malware. Malware, short for malicious software, is a blanket term for viruses, worms, trojans and other harmful computer programs hackers use to wreak destruction and gain access to sensitive information.
Detailed explanation-2: -Trojan. A Trojan disguises itself as desirable code or software. Once downloaded by unsuspecting users, the Trojan can take control of victims’ systems for malicious purposes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Worm Malware – Self-replicating viruses that exploit security vulnerabilities to automatically spread themselves across computers and networks.
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