CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsThreat LandscapeEASYFree question
What makes a worm different from a virus?
- A.Worms only infect mobile devices
- B.Worms are always harmless
- C.Worms can self-replicate and spread across networks without user interaction
- D.Worms can only spread via email
Why C is correct
Unlike viruses, which require a host file and user action to spread, worms are standalone malware that can self-replicate and propagate across networks automatically by exploiting vulnerabilities. This makes worms particularly dangerous because they can spread rapidly without any user involvement.
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