Which of the following is a common technique used in malware distribution? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a common technique used in malware distribution?
A. Firewalls
B. Antivirus software
C. Email attachments
D. Secure websites
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Malware is often distributed through email attachments, where users are tricked into opening malicious files that install malware on their systems.

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