What technique do attackers use to evade detection by modifying their malware's signature or behavior?

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ASocial engineering
BBrute force attacks
CPolymorphic malware
DPort scanning

✓ Correct answer: C. Polymorphic malware Polymorphic malware continuously changes its code and signature to appear different each time it runs, making it difficult for signature-based detection systems to identify it as malicious.

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