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Which Malware Disguises Itself as Legitimate Software?
What term describes malicious software disguised as legitimate programs?
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What is the answer to this malware quiz?
The answer is a Trojan Horse. It is malicious software that disguises itself as a legitimate, trusted program to fool you into installing it.
Why is it named after the Trojan Horse?
It borrows the trick from Greek mythology, where soldiers hid inside a wooden horse. The malware hides its harmful code inside software that looks safe.
How is a Trojan different from a virus or a worm?
A Trojan relies on disguise and tricks you into running it, while a virus attaches to files and a worm spreads on its own across networks.