A computer user, Joe, was surfing for information on a news site when he reported a screen flicker and then a pop-up appeared on his screen stating the computer was infected with a virus. Joe…

The correct answer is D. Malware. Malware is the best answer because it is the broadest term encompassing all malicious software. The scenario describes rogue/scareware - a type of malware that mimics legitimate antivirus software to frighten users into action. A worm self-replicates across networks but does…

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A computer user, Joe, was surfing for information on a news site when he reported a screen flicker and then a pop-up appeared on his screen stating the computer was infected with a virus. Joe noticed the title of the pop-up was not from his installed antivirus. Which of the following BEST describes this infection?

Options

AWorm
BSpyware
CSocial engineering
DMalware

How the community answered

(40 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
90% (36)

Explanation

Malware is the best answer because it is the broadest term encompassing all malicious software. The scenario describes rogue/scareware - a type of malware that mimics legitimate antivirus software to frighten users into action. A worm self-replicates across networks but does not typically display fake AV alerts. Spyware silently collects user data without obvious pop-ups. Social engineering is a human manipulation technique, not a software infection. Malware is the most accurate category for this deceptive, unauthorized software behavior.

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