The ____ code portion of a rootkit gets the rootkit installation started and can be easily activated by clicking on a link to a malicious Website in an e-mail or opening an infected .pdf file.
A) logic bomb
B) zombie
C) dropper
D) loader

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dropper code is responsible for getting the rootkit installation started and is often distributed via malicious links or infected files. Logic bombs and zombies are not directly related to the installation of rootkits, and loaders are used to load the rootkit into memory once it is installed.

The ____ Code Portion of a Rootkit Gets the Rootkit