A public-works technician installs a 'helpful' remote-support utility that arrived in email. Investigators later find a hidden backdoor. Which malware classification best fits the original installer?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
That 'friendly' remote helper from email was the candy coating. A Trojan looks useful so you run it, then quietly opens the back door—different from a worm that spreads itself or ransomware that locks files.
Full Explanation
A Trojan is malware delivered under the guise of legitimate software, often installing backdoors or other payloads after the user executes it. Worms spread independently without relying on a trojanized installer narrative. Ransomware focuses on encryption and extortion messaging. Rootkits primarily conceal presence on a system and are not defined by posing as a helpful remote-support tool from email.