Worm definition
A worm is a form of malware (malicious software) that operates as a self-contained application and can transfer and copy itself from computer to computer.
It's this ability to operate autonomously, without the need for a host file or to hijack code on the host computer, that distinguishes worms from other forms of malware.
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