A self-contained program that spreads through a computer network by exploiting security holes is called a
A) hack.
B) rogue.
C) Trojan horse.
D) virus.
E) worm.

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A self-contained program that spreads through a computer network by exploiting security holes is called a worm. A virus requires a host program or file to spread, while a Trojan horse disguises itself as a harmless program but actually performs malicious actions. Rogue refers to a program or software that is not authorized or legitimate, and hack refers to gaining unauthorized access to a computer system.

A Self-Contained Program That Spreads Through a Computer Network by Exploiting