Question

___________ has now evolved to be one of the most popular automated tools for unethical hacking.

(a) Automated apps

(b) Database software

(c) Malware

(d) Worms

The question was asked during an online interview.

The origin of the question is Ethics of Ethical Hacking topic in section Security Ethics, Security Breach Scenarios & Corporate Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Malware

To explain: Malware is one of the biggest culprits that harm companies because they are programmed to do the malicious task automatically and help hackers do illicit activities with sophistication.