Which of the following attacks refers to unintentional download of malicious software via the Internet? Here, an attacker exploits flaws in browser software to install malware merely by the user visiting the malicious website.
Which of the following attacks refers to unintentional download of malicious software via the Internet? Here, an attacker exploits flaws in browser software to install malware merely by the user visiting the malicious website.
The attack referred to as unintentional download of malicious software via the Internet, where an attacker exploits flaws in browser software to install malware merely by the user visiting a malicious website, is known as drive-by downloads. This type of attack does not require any user interaction beyond visiting the compromised website.
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Viruses exploiting flaws in a browser software to install malware just by visiting a web page
A. Drive-by downloads Drive-by downloads occur when malicious software is unintentionally downloaded onto a user's computer just by visiting a compromised or malicious website. The attacker exploits vulnerabilities in the browser or its plugins to silently download and install malware.