Which of the following is a characteristic of a Trojan Horse? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Trojan Horse?
A. It is always harmless
B. It disguises itself as a legitimate program
C. It replicates itself without user intervention
D. It encrypts files for ransom
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A Trojan Horse is a type of malware that appears to be a legitimate program but contains malicious code, tricking users into installing it.

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