A computer virus that actively attacks an anti-virus program or programs in an effort to prevent detection is

  1. Worm

  2. Retrovirus

  3. Trojan

  4. Ghost virus


Correct Option: B

AI Explanation

To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Worm - This option is incorrect because a worm is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself to other computers without any human intervention. It does not specifically target anti-virus programs.

Option B) Retrovirus - This option is correct. A retrovirus is a type of computer virus that actively attacks an anti-virus program or programs to prevent detection. It tries to disable or bypass the anti-virus software to remain undetected.

Option C) Trojan - This option is incorrect. A Trojan is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program to deceive users. It does not specifically target anti-virus programs.

Option D) Ghost virus - This option is incorrect. There is no specific type of virus called a "Ghost virus."

The correct answer is B) Retrovirus. This option is correct because it describes a computer virus that actively attacks an anti-virus program or programs in an effort to prevent detection.

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