What type of malware delivery vector involves exploiting vulnerabilities in legitimate websites to infect visitors?

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AMalvertising
BUSB baiting
CDrive-by download
DSpear phishing

✓ Correct answer: C. Drive-by download Drive-by downloads occur when users visit compromised websites that contain malicious code that automatically downloads and executes without the user's knowledge or consent by exploiting browser or plugin vulnerabilities.

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