Related Question 5
What is the difference between a virus and a worm in malware classification?
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A.
A worm requires a host file; a virus does not
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B.
A virus self-replicates; a worm needs a host file
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C.
A virus requires a host file; a worm self-replicates and spreads autonomously
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D.
No difference; they are synonyms
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Viruses require host programs to propagate, whereas worms can self-replicate and spread without attaching to files.