Question

A computer ________ is a malicious code which self-replicates by copying itself to other programs.

(a) program

(b) virus

(c) application

(d) worm

I had been asked this question in examination.

This interesting question is from Attack Vectors topic in section Understanding Attack Vectors of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right option is (b) virus

The explanation is: A computer virus is a malicious code which self-replicates by copying itself to other programs. The computer virus gets spread by itself into other executable code or documents. The intention of creating a virus is to infect vulnerable systems.