A virus famous for making multiple copies of itself, spreads and infects other computers over a network is called

Question

A virus famous for making multiple copies of itself, spreads and infects other computers over a network is called

1. A. Worm (Correct answer)
2. B. Trojan horse
3. C. Macro virus
4. D. Adware

Correct Answer

Option A — Worm

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Worm.

Key Points

• A computer worm is self-replicating malware that copies itself and spreads across networks without needing a host file or user action.
• Unlike a virus, a worm can propagate independently, infecting multiple computers simultaneously.