A malicious program that enters program code without consent and performs destructive actions in the victim's computer files or programs is a(n):
A)encryption device.
B)phishing expedition.
C)computer virus.
D)fidelity bond.

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A computer virus is a type of malicious software that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive, often causing harm to the system.

A Malicious Program That Enters Program Code Without Consent and Performs