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What is NOT a common type of Malware?

A.  Ransomware
B.  Trojan Horse
C.  Smurf Attack
D.  Spyware

Answer: C
Explanation:
A Smurf Attack is a network layer attack, not a type of malware.

  • Ransomware: Encrypts user data and demands a ransom for decryption keys.
  • Trojan Horse: A malicious program disguised as legitimate software.
  • Smurf Attack: A network layer distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.
  • Spyware: Covertly collects information without user consent.

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