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What does worm stand for in computer terms?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 11/10/2022

WORM is an acronym for Write once, Read many.

A program or algorithm that replicates itself over a computer network and usually performs malicious actions, such as using up the computer's resources.

There are different types of Computer Worms.Such as:

email Worms

Instant Messaging Worms

internet Worms

IRC Worms

File-sharing Networks Worms.

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