Which example is specifically described as targeted malware?
Answer
Stuxnet
Explanation
### Why this is right
The material identifies Stuxnet as an example of targeted malware, which is tailored to a specific target and can be difficult to detect, prevent, and remove.
### The concept
Mass malware aims to infect many systems; the lesson names WannaCry as an example. Targeted malware is designed with a particular target in mind and may require advanced analysis. The distinction concerns targeting and scale, not whether the malware is harmful.
### The other options
- **B. WannaCry**: The material gives this as an example of mass malware, which seeks broad infection.
- **C. A generic spam message**: Spam may carry malware, but the message alone is not the stated targeted-malware example.
- **D. A routine registry backup**: A backup is an administrative action, not malware.
### Terms
- **Targeted malware**: Malware tailored to a specific target.
- **Mass malware**: Malware intended to infect as many systems as possible.
### Remember
In this lesson, Stuxnet illustrates targeted malware and WannaCry illustrates mass malware.
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