According to NIST, malware, also known as malicious code, refers to a program that is covertly inserted into another program with the intent to destroy data, run destructive or intrusive programs, or otherwise compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim’s data, applications, or operating system. Which of the following statements about malware is correct? (Wentz QOTD)
A. A virus is not self-replicating; it can be loaded and executed by an operating system only.
B. A worm can either actively exploit network service vulnerabilities or passively use mass mailing to propagate itself.
C. Malicious mobile code, as the mobile app, traverses across mobile devices without the user’s explicit instruction.
D. A Trojan horse is a self-replicating and self-contained program that appears to be benign but actually has a hidden malicious purpose.
