Which type of malicious program changes itself each time it is installed to avoid detection by antivirus software?

Correct answer A. Polymorphic virus

Explanation

A polymorphic virus mutates its code, often by encrypting itself with a different key on each infection, so signature-based scanners cannot recognise a fixed pattern.

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