What is a program called that carries out a useful task while also permitting destructive actions?

Correct answer C. Trojan horse

Explanation

A Trojan horse appears to be legitimate, useful software, but it secretly contains code that harms the system or opens it to attackers, much like the wooden horse of Greek legend.

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