A ____ attaches itself to a program or data file so that it can spread from one computer to another, infecting as it travels.
A) Trojan
B) cookie
C) virus
D) worm

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A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a program or data file and then spreads by infecting other files on the same computer or network. It may also have the ability to spread to other computers through various means, such as email attachments or file-sharing networks. Viruses can cause significant harm to a computer system, including data loss, system crashes, and theft of sensitive information.

A ____ Attaches Itself to a Program or Data File