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What is Worm

Chapter 478
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
Computer code that performs malicious actions and will replicate, or spread, by itself (without requiring another computer program).
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An Overview of Threats to Information Security
R. Kelly Rainer Jr. (Auburn University, USA)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 6
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-026-4.ch478
Abstract
Organizations and individuals have many information assets, which are subject to an increasing number of threats. The purpose of this article is to provide (1) an overview of the factors that are increasing the threats to information security and (2) an overview of the threats to information security.
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Chapter 444
Network Worms
An automated standalone program capable of self replication by copying itself to vulnerable hosts through a network.
Published in Chapter: Network Worms; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 41
Malicious Software
A standalone program capable of automated replicating itself through a computer network.
Published in Chapter: Malicious Software; From: Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
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Chapter 1
Malicious Software in Mobile Devices
A worm is a stand-alone malicious program that is capable of automated self-replication.
Published in Chapter: Malicious Software in Mobile Devices; From: Handbook of Research on Wireless Security
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Chapter 3
Information Warfare: Survival of the Fittest
A self-replicating destructive program that stands alone and spreads itself through computer networks.
Published in Chapter: Information Warfare: Survival of the Fittest; From: Handbook of Research on Information Security and Assurance
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Chapter 2
Taxonomy of Cyber Threats to Application Security and Applicable Defenses
Malicious code that has the ability to self-propagate and spread rapidly from system to system.
Published in Chapter: Taxonomy of Cyber Threats to Application Security and Applicable Defenses; From: Modern Theories and Practices for Cyber Ethics and Security Compliance
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Chapter 3
Ransomware: The Cyber Extortionist
A malware that spreads quickly over the network without the need of user intervention by exploiting vulnerabilities in software.
Published in Chapter: Ransomware: The Cyber Extortionist; From: Handbook of Research on Information and Cyber Security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Chapter 9
Mathematical Models for Computer Virus: Computer Virus Epidemiology
Program that can replicate itself and send copies from computer to computer across network connections.
Published in Chapter: Mathematical Models for Computer Virus: Computer Virus Epidemiology; From: Mobile Health Applications for Quality Healthcare Delivery
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Chapter 29
Hackers, Hacking, and Eavesdropping
A worm is a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network. Worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers.
Published in Chapter: Hackers, Hacking, and Eavesdropping; From: Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
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