Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Trojan
Explanation:
● A Trojan (or Trojan Horse) is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate or useful software (often free).
● Users are tricked into loading and executing the Trojan on their systems.
● Once installed, it can take control of the computer system, damage data, steal information, or open a backdoor for other malware.
Information Booster:
● Virus: A program that replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
● Worm: A standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers, often over a network.
● Spam: Unsolicited messages sent in bulk, usually via email.
Additional Knowledge:
● The term comes from the Ancient Greek story of the deceptive wooden horse that led to the fall of the city of Troy.