Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission?
A)hotspot
B)file compression utility
C)virus
D)file conversion utility

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A virus is a dangerous computer program that can harm a computer by changing its operating system or data files without the user's knowledge or permission. This can result in the loss of important data or system failure.

Which of the Following Describes a Potentially Damaging Computer Program