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is a program that appears or pretends to be a genuine application but actually causes damage t...........

Computer GK (IBPS RRB PO) Networking

________ is a program that appears or pretends to be a genuine application, but actually causes damage to the executable files on the computer.

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Trojan horse

Adware

Spyware

Worm

Viruses

- Trojan horse: This is a type of malware that misleads users about its true intent. Correct Answer

- Adware: Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material. Not intended to damage files.

- Spyware: Software that gathers information from a user’s computer without consent. Primarily used for data collection.

- Worm: A malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers. It doesn’t pretend to be something else.

- Viruses: Malicious programs that replicate by inserting copies into other executable files, causing damage or disruption.

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