Computer Worms
A sub-class of a virus, a computer worm is a self replicating computer program that uses a network connection to spread from computer to computer extremely quickly, without the help of any executable host file or any person.
A computer worm therefore:
- Runs Independently
- Travels across network connections
- Has the capability to reproduce itself on your system
What worms can do?
With its ability to replicate itself rapidly, a computer worm overloads the system memory, causing slowdowns in data transmission due to massive bandwidth consumption.
If designed to do so worms can also carry a payload which can create a 'backdoor' on your computer thereby allowing evil minded users to control your computers remotely.
Types of Computer worms
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