Mastering Computer Viruses & Malware

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Which type of malware replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those programs?

Computer virus

What is the main difference between a computer virus and a computer worm?

A computer virus requires a host program, while a computer worm does not

How do virus writers initially infect systems and spread the virus?

By exploiting security vulnerabilities

What do computer viruses do to the affected areas?

<p>They modify computer programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the metaphor used to describe the affected areas of a computer virus?

<p>Infected</p> Signup and view all the answers

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