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Choose the malicious code which can distribute itself without using having to attach to a host file.

A.

A virus.

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A.

A virus.

B.

A logic bomb.

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B.

A logic bomb.

C.

A worm.

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C.

A worm.

D.

A Trojan horse.

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D.

A Trojan horse.

Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

A worm is a type of malicious code that can distribute itself without using having to attach to a host file. Unlike a virus, which needs to infect an existing program or file to spread, a worm can create copies of itself and send them to other devices through a network. A worm can consume network bandwidth, slow down the system performance, or deliver a payload that can damage or compromise the security of the infected device. According to the CITM study guide, a worm is ''a self-replicating program that does not alter files but resides in active memory and duplicates itself'' (p. 70). Some examples of worms are Stuxnet, Conficker, and Blaster.Reference:

CITM Study Guide, Chapter 5: Information Security, pp. 69-71

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