A program that replicates itself and attempts to delete, amend, or copy data/files on a user's computer without consent is known as:

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A Spyware
B Virus
C Trojan Horse
D Firewall

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Answer: B. Virus

Answer: B) Virus
Explanation: A virus is a malicious code that attaches itself to legitimate programs and replicates to cause damage, often slowing down or crashing systems.

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A program that replicates itself and attempts to delete, amend, or copy data/files on a user's computer without consent is known as:

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