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What is the definition of a computer worm? 




Asked by Vadnaisk, Last updated: Apr 18, 2024

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Answered Nov 27, 2017

A standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it. It does not need to attach itself to an existing program.

Answer 1 - This is a computer virus Answer 2 - This is a computer worm Answer 3 - This is a trojan horse Answer 4 - This is a botnet
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