Question

Malware that is spread through security warnings or advertisements for antivirus software is known as ______________.

A. Cyber-snooping
B. Download files from public newsgroups
C. Scareware
D. Phishing

Answer 1

Scareware.

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Answer 2

Malware that is spread through security warnings or advertisements for antivirus software is known as C. scareware.
Scareware is a virus that is designed to trick you into clicking an ad, usually for antivirus programs, and then your computer gets infected.