Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10) — Question 74

A virus that attempts to install itself inside the file it is infecting is called?

Answer options

• A. Tunneling virus
• B. Cavity virus
• C. Polymorphic virus
• D. Stealth virus

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Cavity virus, as it specifically refers to viruses that occupy empty spaces in files without altering their size. The other options describe different types of viruses: A, Tunneling virus, refers to a virus that hides its presence; C, Polymorphic virus, changes its code to avoid detection; and D, Stealth virus, evades detection by hiding its activities.