What is a characteristic of a computer worm?
- exploits vulnerabilities with the intent of propagating itself across a network
- a set of computer instructions that lies dormant until triggered by a specific event
- tricks users into running the infected software
- malicious software that copies itself into other executable programs
Explanation: A worm is similar to a virus. However, a worm is self-spreading and can send copies of itself to connected hosts over the network.
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