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Worm
A worm is a self-replicating malware program that can spread across computer networks without requiring user interaction.
Worm
A worm is a self-replicating malware program that can spread across computer networks without requiring user interaction. Worms exploit network vulnerabilities to infect multiple systems and often have the capability to cause significant damage.
Characteristics
- Self-replicating
- Spreads automatically
- No user interaction needed
- Can cause network congestion