Which of the following security threats are typically designed to get the user to make a purchase? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is C. Adware D. Spam. Adware (C) is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often bombarding users with pop-ups, fake alerts (like rogue antivirus warnings), or promotional content specifically designed to drive purchases. Spam (D) is unsolicited bulk email, the vast…

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Options

AWorm
BVirus
CAdware
DSpam
ETrojan
FPhishing

How the community answered

(45 responses)

B
2% (1)
C
89% (40)
E
7% (3)
F
2% (1)

Explanation

Adware (C) is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often bombarding users with pop-ups, fake alerts (like rogue antivirus warnings), or promotional content specifically designed to drive purchases. Spam (D) is unsolicited bulk email, the vast majority of which is commercial in nature - advertising products, services, or fraudulent deals to pressure recipients into buying. Worms (A) and Viruses (B) are primarily designed to self-replicate and cause damage. Trojans (E) are designed to provide unauthorized access or steal data. Phishing (F) is designed to steal credentials, not typically to solicit a purchase.

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