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by alt_comp_virus on October 3rd, 2003

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What is a (computer) worm?

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  • by james123 on June 1st, 2009

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    A computer worm is a program which copies itself across a network.
    A computer worm differs from a computer virus in that a computer worm can run itself. A virus needs a host program to run, and the virus code runs as part of the host program. A computer worm can spread without a host program, although some modern computer worms also use files to hide inside.

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  • by h8siam on May 31st, 2004

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    A software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network; "worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers"

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  • by alt_comp_virus on October 3rd, 2003

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    A worm is a program which spreads (usually) over network connections. Unlike a virus, it does not attach itself to a host program. There is an excellent and considerably longer definition in the Mk. 2 version of the Virus-L FAQ.

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  • by alt_comp_virus on October 3rd, 2003

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    A worm is a program which spreads (usually) over network connections. Unlike a virus, it does not attach itself to a host program. There is an excellent and considerably longer definition in the Mk. 2 version of the Virus-L FAQ.

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  • by amit khurana on October 30th, 2009

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    In a computer, a worm is a self-replicating virus that does not alter files but resides in active memory and duplicates itself. Worms use parts of an operating system that are automatic and usually invisible to the user. It is common for worms to be noticed only when theiruncontrolled replication consumes system resources, slowing orhalting other tasks.

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  • by Merriment on June 1st, 2009

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    Creeps who lie about themselves online.

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