Asked by Julia Ellinghaus on Jul 28, 2024
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Jamie recently downloaded a photo editing app that some of her friends said had some exciting features.Two days later, she found out her email account had been hacked.What kind of malware infected Jamie's computer?
A) Virus
B) Ransomware
C) Worm
D) Trojan
Trojan
A type of malicious software designed to appear legitimate to gain access to user systems and cause harm or steal information.
Photo Editing App
Software designed for modifying digital photographs, including adjusting brightness, contrast, cropping, and applying filters.
Email Account
A registered account with an email service provider that allows users to send, receive, and manage electronic mail.
- Characterize different categories of malware and assess their repercussions on the protection of computer systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Characterize different categories of malware and assess their repercussions on the protection of computer systems.
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