SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 128

The correct answer is option 2 i.e, worm.

• A computer program that can self-replicate and propagate over a network is commonly referred to as a "worm."
• Worms are a type of malicious software (malware) that can spread independently, without requiring a host program or user interaction to propagate. They often exploit vulnerabilities in network services or operating systems to spread from one computer to another, rapidly infecting large numbers of systems across the network.
• Worms can cause significant damage by consuming network bandwidth, overloading servers, and compromising the security of affected systems.