NETWORK SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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Virus
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Worm
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Trojan
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What’s a Computer Worm? 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -A worm is a type of virus that can spread without human interaction. Worms often spread from computer to computer and take up valuable memory and network bandwidth, which can cause a computer to stop responding. Worms can also allow attackers to gain access to your computer remotely.
Detailed explanation-3: -A computer worm is a type of self-replicating malware designed to infect networks by exploiting weaknesses found in operating systems. Once a system is infected, the worm duplicates with the intention of infecting other computers.