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Which of the following is a type of malicious software (malware) that disguises itself as legitimate software or appears to be harmless, but once inst
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Which of the following is a type of malicious software (malware) that disguises itself as legitimate software or appears to be harmless, but once installed on a device, it performs malicious actions?

A.

Spam

B.

Phishing

C.

Trojan

D.

Adware

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Trojan.
Explanation:
● A Trojan (or Trojan Horse) is a type of malware that misleads users of its true intent.
● It appears to be a legitimate file or program to trick users into downloading and installing it.
Information Booster:
● Spam: Unsolicited bulk messages sent via email.
● Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
● Adware: Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material.

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