Which of these is not malicious software?

The correct answer is A. Phishing. Phishing (A) is not malicious software - it's a social engineering technique (typically via deceptive emails or websites) that tricks users into revealing credentials or sensitive data. It's an attack method, not a program installed on a system. The distractors are all actual…

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APhishing
BSpyware
CVirus
DWorm

How the community answered

(62 responses)

A
76% (47)
B
3% (2)
C
15% (9)
D
6% (4)

Explanation

Phishing (A) is not malicious software - it's a social engineering technique (typically via deceptive emails or websites) that tricks users into revealing credentials or sensitive data. It's an attack method, not a program installed on a system.

The distractors are all actual software: Spyware (B) is a program that secretly monitors and collects user data; Viruses (C) are self-replicating code that attach to legitimate files and spread when executed; Worms (D) are self-propagating programs that spread across networks without needing a host file.

Memory tip: Think "SPY-VIRUS-WORM" as three creatures that live on your machine - phishing is the fisherman trying to lure you, not a creature itself.

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