In Internet terminology, a worm refers to a(n)________.
A)email program created not for communication but to lure spam
B)software program that attracts malicious attacks in order to study their properties and origins
C)self-replicating program that sends copies to other nodes on a computer network
D)software tool used to inspect incoming and outgoing traffic to a computer network

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A worm is a self-replicating program that spreads copies of itself to other nodes on a computer network, without requiring any user intervention. It often causes harm to the network, such as consuming bandwidth, stealing information or installing malware. Therefore, worms are considered as a type of malware and pose a security threat to computer systems.

In Internet Terminology, a Worm Refers to A(n)________