Bob encounters a malicious program that spreads by hiding in…
Bob encounters a malicious program that spreads by hiding inside embedded scripts within document files, often taking advantage of the fact that these scripts can execute automatically when the document is opened. Alice explains that this type of malware has the ability to self-replicate and spread across networks, combining the characteristics of a worm with document-based scripting exploits, making it particularly effective at infecting multiple systems quickly through email or file sharing. What type of malware is this?