Threats & AttacksQuestion 10 of 100
Which malware disguises itself as legitimate software but performs malicious actions once installed?
a.Trojan
b.Worm
c.Logic bomb
d.Botnet
Explanation
A Trojan masquerades as a benign or useful program to trick users into running it. Unlike a worm, it does not self-replicate; it relies on deception. Once executed it may open backdoors, steal data, or download further payloads.
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