COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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The ____ type of malware that is triggered by the user. code automatically makes copies of itself.
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Virus
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Worm
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Keystroke logger
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Toolbar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Worm: It is a self-replicating program that uses a network to send copies of itself to other nodes and does so without any user intervention. It does not need to attach itself to an existing program, unlike virus. Trojan: It is a malware that disguises itself as legitimate or useful software.
Detailed explanation-2: -A worm is a standalone program that replicates itself to infect other computers, without requiring action from anyone.
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