Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-3 At the ACME Widget Company the computers have started behaving weirdly. Chris noticed that his directory had some files that he didn't remember putting on his computer. Lesley noticed their computer was beginning to run very slow and Kim realized she was getting replies to emails she had not sent. The owner of the ACME Widget Company has contacted you to see if their company might have a computer security problem. You explain to the owner of ACME Widget Company that malware includes ____.
A) viruses
B) spyware
C) Trojan horses
D) all the above

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Malware is a broad term used to describe any type of software designed to cause harm to a computer system or network. This includes viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, and other malicious software. Therefore, all of the above options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-3 at the ACME Widget