Individuals Who Create New Viruses,spyware,and Trojan Horses That Are Used

question 94

Multiple Choice

Individuals who create new viruses,spyware,and Trojan horses that are used to infect computers are referred to as

• A)malware owners.
• B)malware writers.
• C)botnet owners.
• D)bad actors.

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Definitions:

Receptor Molecules

Molecules, usually found on cell surfaces, that recognize and bind to specific substances, triggering a response.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.

Ligand-Gated Channels

Ion channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to the binding of a chemical signal (ligand), allowing ions to pass through the membrane.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within presynaptic neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals to other neurons.