A computer virus is different from a "Trojan Horse" because the virus can
A)Corrupt data
B)Alter programming instructions
C)Replicate itself
D)Erase executable files

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A computer virus is specifically characterized by its ability to replicate itself and spread to other programs or systems, which is what differentiates it from a Trojan Horse, which does not replicate.

A Computer Virus Is Different from a "Trojan Horse" Because