What is malware that can spread itself over open network connections?

The correct answer is A. Worm. A worm is self-replicating malware that propagates autonomously across networks by exploiting open connections or vulnerabilities - no user interaction or host file required. This distinguishes it from a virus (needs a host file), a rootkit (hides itself on a compromised system),

Submitted by carlos_mx· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

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What is malware that can spread itself over open network connections?

Options

AWorm
BRootkit
CAdware
DLogic Bomb

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
88% (23)
B
8% (2)
C
4% (1)

Explanation

A worm is self-replicating malware that propagates autonomously across networks by exploiting open connections or vulnerabilities - no user interaction or host file required. This distinguishes it from a virus (needs a host file), a rootkit (hides itself on a compromised system), adware (displays unwanted ads), and a logic bomb (triggers on a specific condition but does not self-propagate).

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#Malware#Worms#Threat Types#Network Propagation

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