CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1819

Which of the following are valid examples of Malware:

A.
viruses
B. worms
C. trojan horses
D. spyware
E. All of the above

Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

Explanation:
Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner’s informed consent. Software is considered malware based on the intent of the creator rather than any particular features. It includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other malicious and unwanted software.