An intentionally disruptive program that spreads either from program-to-program or from disk-to-disk is known as a
A)Trojan horse.
B)virus.
C)worm.
D)botnet.

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A virus is a type of malware that self-replicates by inserting its code into other files or programs on the same computer, potentially causing damage or stealing data.

Option A, Trojan horse, is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software but actually contains a hidden malicious function.

Option C, worm, is a type of malware that replicates itself over a network or the internet, often causing network congestion and system slowdowns.

Option D, botnet, is a network of computers infected with malware that can be controlled remotely by a cyber criminal to carry out coordinated attacks or other malicious activities.

An Intentionally Disruptive Program That Spreads Either from Program-To-Program or from Disk-To-Disk