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Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 170

Q170

________________ is a program that, unknown to the user, contains instructions that exploit a known vulnerability in some software.

A.
Hacking
B.
Computer Crime
C.
Trojan Horse
Answer
D.
Sniffer

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Trojan Horse is a program that, unknown to the user, contains instructions that exploit a known vulnerability in some software. Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious. Unexpected changes to computer settings and unusual activity, even when the computer should be idle, are strong indications that a Trojan is residing on a computer.