John is complaining that the contacts in his mailbox are receiving continuous e-mails from his ID, without him actually sending anything. Which of the following could have caused this?

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This is a classic symptom of the computer being affected by a worm.
Key Takeaway: A worm attempts to replicate using whatever means are available. It is not mandatory that the worm resides on a system. The worm may have been in a system with the user's name in the address book. Perform a thorough scan to remove the worm. Most often, automatic e-mailing of contacts is caused by a worm.

John Is Complaining That the Contacts in His Mailbox Are