Protection From
Worms
// What is a worm?
A worm is a parasitic computer program that enters your system and replicates itself.
// Why are worms a significant threat?
Worms have a high level of destructive power and their ability to replicate ensures quick infection. Moreover, worms have the ability to promote widespread infections because they are able to replicate and distribute themselves, and do not require a file to be run to complete infection.
// How are worms spread?
Worms replicate themselves within the computer and may automatically send out emails, without your knowledge, containing duplicate worms. Worms are also commonly spread through Internet Relay Chat.
// Where do worm’s reside?
After entering your system a computer worm will reside in your computer’s active memory.
// Which features does a worm exploit?
Worms, like most malware, are designed to exploit a feature of your computer system for the criminal’s benefit. In the case of worms, the design features most commonly exploited are the very ones that make computers so functional and easy to use. These features include the automatic and background functions of your operating system.
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