Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website.A few days later, Emma realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen.Without Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer?
A) worm
B) Trojan
C) spam
D) ransomware

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trojans are often disguised as harmless software or applications and can be downloaded from untrusted websites. Once downloaded, they can allow hackers to gain access to an individual's computer, steal personal information like credit card numbers, passwords and banking details. This scenario fits the description of a typical Trojan attack.

Emma Downloaded a New Game from an Unfamiliar Website