Question

Viruses are called that because

• A. They are viruses
• B. They can copy themselve and spread
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

They can copy themselve and spread

Viruses are called that because They can copy themselve and spread.

Worms spread from computer to computer, but unlike a virus, it has the capability to travel without any help from a person. ... A Trojan horse is not a virus. It is a destructive program that looks as a genuine application. Unlike viruses, Trojan horses do not replicate themselves but they can be just as destructive.

What are malware, viruses, Spyware, and cookies, and what differentiates them ? "Malware" is short for malicious software and used as a single term to refer to virus, spy ware, worm etc. ... So wherever a malware term is used it means a program which is designed to damage your computer it may be a virus, worm or Trojan.