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A virus is a program that is designed to spread from file to file on a single PC, it does not intentionally try to move to another PC, and it must replicate, and execute itself to be defined as a virus.
A worm is designed to copy itself (intentionally move) from PC to PC, via networks, internet etc.
A worm doesnt need a host file to move from system to system, whereas a virus does.
So worms spread more rapidly then viruses.
The word 'Virus' has become a common term a lot of people use to refer to worms and trojans too. Which is not exactly correct.
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What is the difference between a software virus and a software worm?
A software worm is way bigger than a software virus and a software worm uses more RAM than a software virus.
How does a worm virus work?
iTS A WORM THATS VERY BAD! ITS CALLED A (BAD WORM)
Do the terms virus and worm actually mean the same thing?
False
What is the difference between biological viruses and computer viruses?
Biological Virus can kill youComputer Virus can just kill your computer, not you.Neither is living.*computer virus it is software which corrupt the system *biological virus which cause decease in human body
What is the difference between microorganisms and organisms?
Each living thing is an organism. A microorganism is a single-celled organism or a virus.
What is the difference between a software virus and a software worm?
A software worm is way bigger than a software virus and a software worm uses more RAM than a software virus.
What is the difference between a Trojan horse worm and a virus?
There's many kinds of viruses. The Trojan Horse is one.
What is the diff between a Virus and a warm?
Do you mean Worm? A Worm is a type of virus. Just like in humans, the Flu is a type of virus. A worm is a specific type of virus, and refers to viruses which use exploits to enter a system.
What is the difference between worm and Cd-rom?
The difference between CD ROM and WORM is that WORM allows to write once for the first time. Capacity is also a characteristic difference.
What is the difference between spyware and spam?
1. what is a description & solution spyware & spam?. 2. what is a virus?. 3. what is a description & solution of Trojan horse?. 4. what is a description & solution of worm
What is the difference between thread and virus?
A virus runs in a thread, as do all programs. The difference between a generic thread and a virus is that the thread may not be harmful, while the virus generally is.
What is the difference between a worm and an earthworm?
the answer cannot be told hahaha
What is the first action a virus or a worm performs is?
Usually the first action that a virus or worm performs is to replicate itself. This attempts to ensure that the virus or worm spreads before being detected by a payload.
What is the potentially damaging computer program?
a virus could also be a worm, trojan, etc.
Is parvo the same as heart worm?
No, parvo is a virus, not a worm.
What is an Internet worm?
A virus
How does a worm virus work?
iTS A WORM THATS VERY BAD! ITS CALLED A (BAD WORM)
