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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Privacy Concerns

Question 1 • SC-Fundamentals of Computing - Content Recovery - Laws & Security

Which of the following statements about malware are accurate? Select 2 options.

Answer
A
There are just two types of malware: viruses and worms.
B
In 2019, malware collectively cost individuals and organizations two trillion dollars a year.
C
Malware does not target mobile devices.
D
Malware is a type of cyberthreat that attempts to intentionally attack a system.
E
The purpose of malware is always to steal money.

Explanation

Malware is malicious software used to intentionally attack or compromise a system, so statement D is accurate. The cited estimate for 2019 put the annual cost of malware to individuals and organizations at about two trillion dollars, making statement B accurate. The other statements are false: malware includes many types beyond viruses and worms, it can target mobile devices, and its purposes can include spying or disruption—not just stealing money.

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