A special kind of virus that spreads across a network, such as the Internet, by replicating itself is called a computer ____.

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A virus that spreads itself by replicating across a network is called a worm. Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program but can harm the system. Hoax is a false warning or message that circulates through the internet, while payload refers to the destructive part of a virus or malware that performs its intended harmful action.

A Special Kind of Virus That Spreads Across a Network