COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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yes, they are only worms
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no, they cannot be worms
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any type of virus
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no idea
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Detailed explanation-1: -Worms are a self-replicating type of malware (and a type of virus) that enter networks by exploiting vulnerabilities, moving quickly from one computer to another. Because of this, worms can propagate themselves and spread very quickly – not only locally, but have the potential to disrupt systems worldwide.
Detailed explanation-2: -Worm definition (computer) A computer worm is a subset of the Trojan horse malware that can propagate or self-replicate from one computer to another without human activation after breaching a system. Typically, a worm spreads across a network through your Internet or LAN (Local Area Network) connection.
Detailed explanation-3: -An Email-Worm (also known as a mass-mailer or less commonly, an Internet worm) is a type of worm that distributes copies of itself in an infectious executable files attached to fake email messages. For representative examples of email-worms, see: Email-Worm:W32/Waledac.