An independent computer program that copies itself from one computer to another over a network is called a
A) worm.
B) Trojan horse.
C) bug.
D) pest.

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A program that copies itself from one computer to another over a network is typically referred to as a worm. Trojan horses are disguised programs that appear to be harmless but actually have a malicious intent. Bugs are errors in software code that can cause problems, but they do not typically spread themselves across networks. Pests is not a commonly used term in computer security.

An Independent Computer Program That Copies Itself from One Computer