Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which was the fastest-spreading mass mailer worm?

  1. MyDoom

  2. ProRat

  3. Blaster worm

  4. Sobig worm
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Explanation

MyDoom (2004) holds the record as the fastest-spreading mass-mailing worm in history, reaching its peak within hours of release. ProRat is a Remote Access Trojan, not a mass-mailer. Blaster worm propagated via network vulnerabilities (SMB), not email. Sobig worm was indeed a mass-mailer but MyDoom's spread rate was unprecedented, sending over 100 million infected emails in its first 24 hours.

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