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Which of the following viruses infects multiple targets?

The correct answer is B. Multipartite virus. A multipartite virus is unique because it infects multiple system targets simultaneously, attacking both the boot sector and executable files rather than a single component.

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Question

Which of the following viruses infects multiple targets?

Options

  • AMacro virus
  • BMultipartite virus
  • CPolymorphic virus
  • DStealth virus

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    89% (25)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

A multipartite virus is unique because it infects multiple system targets simultaneously, attacking both the boot sector and executable files rather than a single component.

AMacro virus

A macro virus only infects documents or files that support macro languages such as those used in Microsoft Office, targeting a single file type.

BMultipartite virusCorrect

A multipartite virus attacks more than one type of target at the same time, typically infecting both the master boot record (or boot sector) and executable program files. This dual-vector infection makes it especially difficult to eradicate because all infected targets must be cleaned. Its multi-target nature is the defining characteristic that sets it apart from all other virus categories.

CPolymorphic virus

A polymorphic virus mutates its code signature each time it replicates to evade antivirus detection, but it still targets only one type of file or system area.

DStealth virus

A stealth virus conceals its presence and modifications from antivirus tools but does not inherently infect multiple distinct types of system targets.

Concept tested: Multipartite virus multi-target infection behavior

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/multipartite_virus

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