Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 310

Which type of virus can change its own code and then cipher itself multiple times as it replicates?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Encryption virus, as it is specifically designed to change its code and encrypt itself while spreading. The other options do not possess the ability to modify their code in this manner: A, Tunneling virus, focuses on avoiding detection; B, Cavity virus, uses a different method of infection; and D, Stealth virus, hides from detection rather than altering its code.