What type of virus exploits weaknesses in an operating system?
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Trojan
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Worm
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Time Bomb
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Image Virus
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Correct answer
Explanation
Image viruses (also called file infectors) exploit vulnerabilities in how operating systems process image files to execute malicious code. They embed themselves within image files and activate when those files are opened. Trojans disguise themselves, worms replicate through networks, and time bombs activate on specific dates.