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Can malware duplicate itself

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 7/3/2025

Yes, some types of malware can duplicate themselves — these are typically called worms or viruses.

A virus attaches itself to files or programs and replicates when those are run.

A worm is more advanced — it spreads on its own without needing a host file, often moving across networks automatically.

Both types can create multiple copies to infect other systems or files, making them especially dangerous if not detected early.

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