What Was the Primary Reason for the Spread of the ILOVEYOU

question 12

Multiple Choice

What was the primary reason for the spread of the ILOVEYOU worm.

• A)Network firewalls failed.
• B)Systems did not have the appropriate software patch.
• C)Automatic execution such as Microsoft Outlook's preview pane.
• D)Virus scan software was not updated.

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