Paper 1 · ICT
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (28.08.2024) Shift-I
In computing, which of the following is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless but is in fact malicious?
ATrojan Horse ✓ Correct
BTime Bomb
CWorm
DLogic Bomb
Correct answer: (A) Trojan Horse — A harmless-looking but malicious program is a Trojan horse, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★A harmless-looking but malicious program is a Trojan horse, so that is the answer.
★A Trojan horse disguises itself as useful or harmless software.
★The user downloads and installs it willingly.
★But it secretly carries a malicious payload.
★So it appears harmless while actually being malicious.
★A time bomb, worm and logic bomb work in other ways.
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