Which type of attack embeds malicious payload inside a reputable or trusted software?

The correct answer is C. Trojans. A Trojan horse (or simply Trojan) is malware that disguises itself as legitimate, useful, or trusted software to trick users into installing it. Once executed, it delivers its malicious payload - such as a backdoor, spyware, or ransomware - without the user's knowledge. Unlike…

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ARootkits
BPhishing
CTrojans
DCross-Site Scripting

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B
4% (1)
C
88% (22)

Explanation

A Trojan horse (or simply Trojan) is malware that disguises itself as legitimate, useful, or trusted software to trick users into installing it. Once executed, it delivers its malicious payload - such as a backdoor, spyware, or ransomware - without the user's knowledge. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not self-replicate; they rely on social engineering. Rootkits hide existing malware, phishing is a deceptive communication attack, and XSS targets web application users - none of these embed payloads inside trusted software.

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