Acomputer wormis a type ofself-replicating malwarethat can spread without human intervention. Unlike viruses, worms:
Do not require a host file or user actionto execute.
Exploit security vulnerabilitiesto spread across networks.
Can cause widespread damageby consuming system resources and spreading rapidly.
Famous worms includeILOVEYOU,Stuxnet, andWannaCry, which caused billions in damages worldwide.
References:McAfee Institute CCII Cybersecurity Threat Guide, Black Hat Python.
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