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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of the following malware does not replicate or clone them self’s through infection?
A
Rootkits
B
Trojans
C
Worms
D
Viruses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trojans Malware – Malware disguised in what appears to be legitimate software. Once activated, malware Trojans will conduct whatever action they have been programmed to carry out. Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans do not replicate or reproduce through infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Trojan Horse is a malicious program that does not replicate automatically. A user has to execute the Trojans. A Trojan Horse, or Trojan, is a type of malicious code or software that looks legitimate but can take control of your computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -A worm can self-replicate without a host program and typically spreads without any interaction from the malware authors. A Trojan horse is designed to appear as a legitimate software program to gain access to a system.

Detailed explanation-4: -A computer worm is a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems. A computer worm duplicates itself to spread to uninfected computers.

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