Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What a computer virus that actively attacks an anti-virus program(s) in an effort to prevent detection is called?

  1. Antivirus

  2. Retrovirus

  3. Supervirus

  4. Trojan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A retrovirus is specifically designed to detect, disable, or delete antivirus software and other security programs on a system. By attacking the antivirus software first, it can evade detection and remain undetected while infecting the system.

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