___________ is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Trojan
- A "Trojan" is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
- Trojans are named after the ancient Greek story of the Trojan Horse, where soldiers hid inside a wooden horse to infiltrate a city.
- Similarly, Trojan malware appears harmless or useful but contains malicious code or actions that can harm a computer or steal data once executed by the user.
- This deceptive nature is a hallmark of Trojan attacks.