A set of instructions to increase a programmer's pay rate by 10 percent is hidden inside an authorized program. It changes and updates the payroll file. What is this computer fraud technique called? Virus Press enter after select an option to check the answer Worm Press enter after select an option to check the answer Trap door Press enter after select an option to check the answer Trojan horse

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Bradyn Phelps

Computers & Technology

5 June, 11:16

A set of instructions to increase a programmer's pay rate by 10 percent is hidden inside an authorized program. It changes and updates the payroll file. What is this computer fraud technique called? Virus Press enter after select an option to check the answer Worm Press enter after select an option to check the answer Trap door Press enter after select an option to check the answer Trojan horse

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Patricia Cruz · Answer 1

Trojan Horse

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This can be a set of instructions that alters a file on the computer. It will appear to do something but will actually do something different, it usually claims to remove viruses on the computer but actually ends up introducing viruses on the computer. It contains code that executes to alter the normal flow of a program or a file.