A ______ Malware Is Disguised As, or Embedded Within, Legitimate

question 29

Multiple Choice

A ______ malware is disguised as, or embedded within, legitimate software.

• A) virus
• B) worm
• C) Trojan horse
• D) bug

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Definitions:

Cognitive Overload

Breakdown of cognitive processing that occurs when the available information exceeds processing capacity.

Representativeness Heuristic

Representativeness Heuristic is a cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event by its similarity to a prototype.

Recognition-Primed Decision Making

A model that describes how people make quick, effective decisions by recognizing patterns and similarities with past experiences.

Mental Simulations

The cognitive process of imagining or visualizing a scenario in one's mind to predict outcomes, plan actions, or solve problems.