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Which type of malware replicates itself to spread rapidly through a computer network?

A.
ransomware
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A.
ransomware
B.
Trojan horse
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B.
Trojan horse
C.
virus
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C.
virus
D.
worm
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D.
worm
Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

A worm is a type of malware that replicates itself to spread rapidly through a computer network. Unlike a virus, a worm does not need a host program or human interaction to infect other devices.A worm can consume network bandwidth, slow down the system performance, or deliver a malicious payload, such as ransomware or a backdoor123.Reference:Types of Malware & Malware Examples - Kaspersky,10 types of malware + how to prevent malware from the start,Computer worm - Wikipedia

A worm replicates through the network while a virus replicates, not necessarily to spread through the network.

asked 23/09/2024
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