CAF-3 · Chapter 15 · Question 3 of 15
A user downloads a free PDF converter from an untrusted website. The software works as advertised, but it secretly installs a hidden backdoor allowing hackers to access the user's system remotely. Which type of malware is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Trojan Horse
Explanation
A Trojan Horse is a type of malware disguised as legitimate, harmless software (like a PDF converter). Once installed, it executes a malicious payload in the background
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