Computer Worms

Computer Worms

A sub-class of a virus, a computer worm is a self replicating computer program that uses a network connection to spread from computer to computer extremely quickly, without the help of any executable host file or any person.

A computer worm therefore:

• Runs Independently
• Travels across network connections
• Has the capability to reproduce itself on your system

What worms can do?

With its ability to replicate itself rapidly, a computer worm overloads the system memory, causing slowdowns in data transmission due to massive bandwidth consumption.

If designed to do so worms can also carry a payload which can create a 'backdoor' on your computer thereby allowing evil minded users to control your computers remotely.