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Cybersecurity-virus, worms, Trojan horse and spyware

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1
What is a Trojan Horse in computer science?
A fishing attack via fake websites
A virus that spreads automatically
Malicious software disguised as legitimate software
A worm that exploits network vulnerabilitis
2
Which of the following best describes how a computer virus spreads?
requires a user to manually copy and paste infected files
spread through physical media that has never been connected to the internet
attaches itself to programs or files and spreads when they are executed
automatically replicates itself throughconnections without any interaction
3
Worms move and operate:
independently
dependently
both
neither
4
Which one is not an example of worms?
Lightning worm
Duqu
ILOVEYOU
SQL slammer
5
What is the primary purpose of a computer virus?
To improve the performance of a computer
To cause damage, disrupt operation, or steal information from a computer
To provide additional features and functionality to existing softwares
To encrypt user data for secure storage
6
How do Trojan Horse typically spread?
Disguising as harmless files to trick users into installing them
Through unpatched operating system
By infecting email attachments
Via infected USB drives only