Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

which virus uses the different types of encryption algorithms and encryption keys to infect the system?

  1. Companion Viruses

  2. Polymorphic Virus

  3. Overwrite Viruses

  4. File Infectors
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polymorphic viruses use various encryption algorithms and constantly change their encryption keys with each infection to evade detection by antivirus software. Companion Viruses (A) don't use encryption, Overwrite Viruses (C) simply overwrite file content, and File Infectors (D) attach to executable files without polymorphic encryption.

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