Question

lori clicked on an attachment that she thought was from her manager. later she found out it was a fake email. without knowing, she did some work on network files. the next day lori and team - members had issues with their monitors. what type of malware was likely installed by the attachment? a ransomware b virus c worm d trojan

Explanation:

Ransomware usually encrypts files and demands payment. A virus can self - replicate and spread within a system. A worm can spread over networks without user interaction. A Trojan disguises itself as legitimate software. Since Lois clicked on an attachment in a fake email and then there were issues with monitors, a Trojan is likely as it can be hidden in an attachment and cause various system problems.

Answer:

D. Trojan