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Which type of malware alters the normal functioning of an operating system and gains administrator-level control?
Virus
Spyware
Trojan horse
Rootkit
None of the above
The correct answer is Rootkit. A rootkit modifies the operating system to provide unauthorized administrative control while remaining hidden.
Identify the type of cyber threat that disguises itself as useful software to install malware on a device.
Spoofing
Phishing
Trojan horse
Hacking
None of the above
The correct answer is Trojan horse. A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, allowing attackers to gain access and steal data.
