Question

Which among the following is not an abnormal symptom found once you click any malicious adware?

(a) Automatic opening of new tabs in the browser

(b) Automatic updates of antivirus

(c) Changes in home page

(d) Popping up of new Search engines on your browser

I have been asked this question in an international level competition.

My enquiry is from Attack Vectors topic in division Understanding Attack Vectors of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Automatic updates of antivirus

To elaborate: Some abnormal symptom found once you click any malicious adware are the automatic opening of new tabs in the browser, changes in a home page, popping up of new Search engines on your browser etc.