What is the name for malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Cyber Security question asks: What is the name for malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system? The correct choice is A. Malware. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Malware ✓
- B. Phishing
Why not B: “Phishing” does not fit this question. The answer is Malware.
- C. Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack
Why not C: “Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack” does not fit this question. The answer is Malware.
- D. SQL injection
Why not D: “SQL injection” does not fit this question. The answer is Malware.
Correct answer
A. Malware
Explanation
Malware is the value that answers “What is the name for malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system” (option A). Option B (Phishing) does not fit this question. Option C (Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack) does not fit this question. Option D (SQL injection) does not fit this question. For this Cyber Security question, the accepted answer is Malware.
Source: Cyber Security Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, cyber security, information security, network security
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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