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It's called - a Virus.
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∙ 9y agoWorms are the programs that copy themselves throughout a network. They can self-replicate and spread copies over a network and many worms contain some type of virus.
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∙ 8y agoIt's called - a Virus.
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∙ 11y agoA Worm
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∙ 14y agoworm
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Define and explain the difference between virus worms logic bombs and trogen horses?
Virus=A program that replicates by attaching itself to other programs. The infected program must be executed for a virus to run. Most of the time a system file or a program that you use occasionally.Logic Bomb=Dormant code added to software and triggered at a predetermined time or by a predetermined event.Trojan Horse=Does not need a host program to work; rather, it substitutes itself for a legit program. Likely to introduce one or more Viruses into your system. Sometimes called downloaders.Worm=Program that copies itself throughout a network or the internet without a host program. Creates problems by overloading the network as it replicates. Damaging just by their presence. Overloads memory or hard drive space by replicating repeatedly.
What is the name of the program that copies itself repeatedly and thus using up the system resources?
A virus
What terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly?
Self-replicating would be a term that I would use. However, recursive is also a term used to describe a set of instructions within a program which repeat indefinitely or unless some condition is met.
Which malicious program propagates itself across the network without user intervention?
WORM
Which type of malware can copy itself over a network without involving a host program?
Worms.
What is a virus that copies itself repeatedly in memory or over a network?
a trojen horse (negative thinking 4 ppl wit rong minds )
Why is it necessary for a virus to invade a living cell to make copies of itself?
Since viruses are nonliving they have to invade and hijack a living cells DNA to make more copies of itself. If it cannot do this it cannot make more copies of itself.
How do you test network connectivity and Network Interface card functionality?
Testing the network card itself involves running a diagnostic program that is usually supplied by the vendor that manufactored the card. For basic network connectivity you can start with the 'ping' command move up from there depending on what is found.
Who does DNA make copies of itself?
meosis
What is the process in which DNA copies itself?
Replication
What separates in DNA when it copies itself?
The enzyme
What is characteristic of computer worms?
A computer worm is a self replicating piece of software. If you have other computers on your network some worms can send copies of itself to the other computers. Worms also consume a lot of bandwidth.
