With reference to cyber attacks, which of the following statements are correct?

1.Malware is a malicious software designed to cause damage to a single computer, server or computer network.

2.Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.

3.Pegasus is a malicious software classified as Ransomware.

4.India is not a signatory to the Budapest convention on cybercrime.

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C1, 2, 3 & 4

D1, 2 & 4 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 & 4 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because malware is malicious software meant to damage a computer, server or network.

Statement 2 is correct because viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware and spyware are all malware types.

Statement 4 is correct because India is not a signatory to the Budapest Convention on cybercrime.

Statement 3 is wrong because Pegasus is spyware, not ransomware.

Ransomware locks or encrypts data and demands payment, unlike spyware which secretly monitors.

Spyware like Pegasus infiltrates devices to collect information without the owner's knowledge.

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