Which of the following accurately describes the difference between worms and viruses?

The correct answer is E. Worms spread without human interaction across a network. Computer worms are similar to viruses in that they replicate functional copies of themselves and can cause the same type of damage. In contrast to viruses, which require the spreading of an infected host file, worms are standalone software and do not require a host program or…

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AWorms infect executable files while viruses infect e-mail and documents
BWorms attack Linux systems
CViruses spread without human interaction across a network while a worm infects a host file
DViruses attack Windows systems
EWorms spread without human interaction across a network

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A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
5% (2)
E
90% (36)

Explanation

Computer worms are similar to viruses in that they replicate functional copies of themselves and can cause the same type of damage. In contrast to viruses, which require the spreading of an infected host file, worms are standalone software and do not require a host program or human help to propagate.

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#worms#viruses#malware propagation#self-replication

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