In 2004, ICQ users were enticed by a sales message from a supposed anti-virus vendor. On the vendor's site, a small program called Mitglieder was downloaded to the user's machine. The program enabled outsiders to infiltrate the user's machine. What type of malware is this an example of? A.) Trojan horse B.) Virus C.) Worm D.) Spyware

In 2004, ICQ users were enticed by a sales message from a supposed anti-virus vendor. On the vendor's site, a small program called Mitglieder was downloaded to the user's machine. The program enabled outsiders to infiltrate the user's machine. What type of malware is this an example of? A.) Trojan horse B.) Virus C.) Worm D.) Spyware

Fundamentals of Information Systems

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337097536

Author:Ralph Stair, George Reynolds

Publisher:Ralph Stair, George Reynolds

Chapter9: Cybercrime And Information System Security

Section: Chapter Questions

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