A virus is a computer program that replicates itself. The program code that causes unwanted activity is called the ________.
A) payload
B) kernel
C) bot herder
D) key escrow

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The program code that causes unwanted activity within a virus is referred to as the "payload". This term is often used to describe the malicious activity that a virus initiates, such as deleting files or spreading to other computers. The other options are not directly related to the code of a virus - a kernel is a central component of an operating system, a bot herder is a person who controls a network of infected computers, and key escrow is a method of storing encryption keys.

A Virus Is a Computer Program That Replicates Itself