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Which type of malware replicates itself and spreads across a network on its own, without attaching itself to a host file and without any ac…

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Which type of malware replicates itself and spreads across a network on its own, without attaching itself to a host file and without any action by the user?

  • AWorm
  • BTrojan horse
  • CSpyware
  • DLogic bomb
Correct answer: A

Explanation

A worm is a standalone self-replicating program that spreads through network connections, whereas a virus needs a host file, a Trojan pretends to be useful software and spyware collects information secretly.

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