COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
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Question
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Similar to a virus except that a worm does not need a human to spread, rather it can replicate on its own to infect other computers.
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virus
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worm
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backdoor
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spyware
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In brief: Viruses and worms both cause damage and copy themselves rapidly. The main difference is how they self-replicate, with viruses requiring the help of a host and worms acting independently. Unlike viruses, worms can replicate and spread without any human activation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Once a worm has entered your system, usually via a network connection or as a downloaded file, it can then run, self-replicate and propagate without a triggering event. A worm makes multiple copies of itself which then spread across the network or through an internet connection.
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