What type of malware can autonomously spread on its own but does not necessarily have a payload?
A) virus
B) trojan
C) worm
D) botnet malware

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A worm is a type of malware that can autonomously spread from one computer to another without needing any user interaction. It typically exploits vulnerabilities in a network or system to propagate itself. Unlike a virus or trojan, a worm does not necessarily have a payload (malicious code designed to cause harm).

What Type of Malware Can Autonomously Spread on Its Own