I am a piece of code that is secretly introduced into a computer system in order to corrupt it or destroy data. Who am I?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Virus
Explanation:
● A Computer Virus is a type of malicious code or program written to alter the way a computer operates and is designed to spread from one computer to another.
● Viruses often perform harmful acts such as deleting files or corrupting the hard drive.
Information Booster:
● Spyware: Secretly monitors user activity.
● Firewall: A security system that blocks unauthorized access (a defense tool).
● Hacker: A person who seeks to exploit weaknesses in a computer system (the individual, not the code).
Additional Knowledge:
● The first computer virus was "Creeper," discovered in the early 1970s.