Multiple choice

Software, such as viruses, worms and Trojan horses, that have a malicious intent, are known as

  1. spyware

  2. adware

  3. spam

  4. malware

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malware is an umbrella term for any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are all specific subcategories of malware.

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