Computer Worms and Malware Quiz

A standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers (correct)

A form of spyware used to gather sensitive information

A program that attaches itself to existing software to disrupt computer operation

A type of computer virus that corrupts or modifies files on a targeted computer

It uses a computer network and relies on security failures to access the target computer (correct)

It attaches itself to existing programs and spreads through file sharing

It spreads through infected USB drives and external storage devices

It replicates by modifying system files and spreading through email attachments

Viruses spread through emails, while worms replicate within the infected machine

Worms almost always cause harm to the network, while viruses corrupt or modify files on the targeted computer (correct)

Viruses are standalone malware, while worms need to attach themselves to existing programs

Worms require user interaction to spread, while viruses can spread automatically

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