QuestionQ197

Digital Evidence

Which attack involves the unintentional download of malicious software through the Internet, where an attacker exploits browser software flaws to install malware simply because a user visits a malicious website?

  • A Drive-by downloads
  • B Phishing
  • C Internet relay chats
  • D Malvertising
Explanation

A drive-by download occurs when visiting a malicious or compromised website triggers malware installation or download without the user's intentional action, commonly through exploitation of browser vulnerabilities.

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