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Match the following types of malware to their definitions:

A. Virus
1. Once executed, will spread from one computer to another.

B. Trojan
2. Appears as a legitimate program but performs malicious activities.

C. Worm
3. Does not need a host, a file, or any user interaction to spread.

D. Ransomware
4. Encrypts your computer's files and demands payment for decryption.

E. Spyware
5. Used to log your keystrokes to steal personal information.



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Final answer:

Malware types defined: Virus migrates through networks, Trojan disguises as legitimate, Worm replicates without human intervention.


Explanation:

Types of Malware and Their Definitions:

  1. Virus: A piece of code that migrates through networks, attaches to program files, and infects them, requiring human intervention for transportation.
  2. Trojan: Appears legitimate but contains malicious content and backdoors, collecting and sending sensitive information from the victim's computer.
  3. Worm: Self-replicating program that spreads across computers and networks without human intervention, aiming to exhaust network bandwidth and create botnets.

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