A) Worms
B) Viruses
C) Spyware
D) Adware
E) all of the above
Correct Answer: E
Solution :
[e] They are all part of a dial of software called malware, Malware or malicious cade (malcode) is short for malicious software. It is code or software that is specifically designed to damage, disrupt, steal, or in general inflict some other ?bad? or illegitimate action on data hosts or networks. Virus- Software that can replicate itself and spread other computers or are programmed to damage a computer by deleting files, reformatting the hard disk, or using up computer memory. Adware ? Software that is financially supported for financially) supports (or financially supports another program) by displaying ads when you?re connected. Spyware- Software that surreptitiously gathers information and transmits it to interested parties. Types of information that is gathered includes the Website visited browser and system information, and your computer IP address. Spyware- Software that surreptitiously gather information and transmits it to interested parties. Types of information that is gathered includes the Websites visited browser and system information, and your computer IP address. Browser hijacking software Advertising software that modifies your browser setting (e.g., default home page, search bars, toolbar), creates desktop shortcuts, and displays intermittent advertising popups. Once a browser is hijacked, the software may also redirect links to other sites that collect Web usage information. Viruses, worms, Trojans, and bots are all malware.
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