Which of the following statements describes a worm?
A) A program that disguises itself as something useful but actually harms your system.
B) A process that runs automatically, without requiring a person to start or stop it.
C) A program that runs independently of other software and travels between computers and across networks.
D) A program that locks a user's data or computer system until a ransom is paid.

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A worm is a self-replicating program that can travel between computers and networks without requiring human interaction or a host program to spread. Unlike viruses, they do not need to attach themselves to another file or program to move from system to system.

Which of the Following Statements Describes a Worm