Worm
A Worm is not technically a virus either.Although it is spread from one computer to another, a worm has the capability
to spread or damage your system without any human action. It takes advantage to any system that ables you to send out
information.
(internet.com- the difference between a computer virus, worm, and Trojan Horse?)
The biggest danger with a worm is that it has the ability to replicate itself. Therefore, it can send itself to your
entire contact list without you knowing it. The dangerous thing is that it keeps on sending itself from one computer to
another since it has access to all you passwords, contacts, and any other information.
(internet.com- the difference between a computer virus, worm, and Trojan Horse? and McAfee)
To get rid of a worm simply download an antivirus program, that way hackers won’t be able to hack your computer, and
also the worm that was sent to your computer will not be able to replicate to your contacts.
Users should be careful when they open any unexpected emails and to not download any attached files from those emails.
Also, they should not go to sites who are known to have viruses. ( wikipedia)
“Computer worm – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.” 4 Dec 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_worm>.
“McAfee – Virus Information.” 4 Dec 2008 <http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?http://www.mcafee.com/anti-virus/>.
“Remove Adware, Spyware, Worms and Viruses from Your Computer – Worm.com.” 4 Dec 2008 <http://www.worm.com/>.
“The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse?.” 4 Dec 2008 <http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2004/virus.asp>.
