Executable Code That Attaches Itself to Software,replicates Itself,and Spreads to Other

question 7

Multiple Choice

Executable code that attaches itself to software,replicates itself,and spreads to other systems or files.When triggered,it makes unauthorized alterations to the way a system operates,which is called a

• A)virus.
• B)logic bomb.
• C)trap door.
• D)data diddle.

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