Which of the following is a first computer virus?
2022
Which of the following is a first computer virus?
- A.
Sasser
- B.
Blaster
- C.
Creeper
- D.
Both (A) and (C)
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Correct answer: C
The Creeper program is recognized as the first computer virus-like entity. It demonstrated self-replication across networked systems (ARPANET), a defining property of malware.
Later examples like Sasser and Blaster are modern worms, not foundational first instances.