Gwen has discovered a program that has copied itself throughout the network. The program does not appear to have a host program and is overloading the network as it replicates. It has even installed a web server on the network and is allowing other computers to connect.
What type of malware has Gwen discovered?
A) Worm
B) Trojan
C) Spyware
D) Rootkit

Question

Gwen has discovered a program that has copied itself throughout the network. The program does not appear to have a host program and is overloading the network as it replicates. It has even installed a web server on the network and is allowing other computers to connect.  
What type of malware has Gwen discovered?
A) Worm
B) Trojan
C) Spyware
D) Rootkit

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A worm is a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread across networks without needing a host program, which matches the description given.

Gwen Has Discovered a Program That Has Copied Itself Throughout