Science Computer / Software Security Question #5880
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QWhat is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program to trick users into downloading and installing it?

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  • A Brute force attack
  • B DDoS attack
  • C Phishing attack
  • D Trojan horse attack
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Answer: d) Trojan horse attack

Explanation: A Trojan horse attack is a type of attack where malware disguises itself as a legitimate program to trick users into downloading and installing it. Once installed, the malware can perform a variety of malicious actions, such as stealing sensitive data or giving the attacker remote control of the system.

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