COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
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Neither Virus or Malware
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Both Virus and Malware
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A type of Virus
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A type of Malware
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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: -"Malware” is short for malicious software and used as a single term to refer to virus, spy ware, worm etc. Malware is designed to cause damage to a stand-alone computer or a networked pc. So wherever a malware term is used it means a program which is designed to damage your computer it may be a virus, worm or Trojan.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main similarity is that both viruses and worms self-replicate and spread rapidly. In fact, both can spread exponentially, giving them extreme potential for damage. When it comes to viruses vs. worms, it’s safe to say you want to stay far away from both.