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W orm

W orm. By: Atheer , Kristelle and jia. Definition.

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W orm

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  1. Worm By: Atheer, Kristelle and jia

  2. Definition • Computer worms are malicious software applications designed to spread via computer networks. Computer worms are one form of malware along with viruses and Trojans. A person typically installs worms by inadvertently opening an email attachment or message that contains executable scripts. • http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/worldwideweb/g/bldef_worm.htm

  3. Definition • Worm virus can be caused by downloading or opening a attachment file. worm virus can spread it self through computers using network and email address. Worm virus is one form of malware.

  4. History • In the Xerox Alto Research Centre, Jon Hepps and John Shock program the first worms. They are used for distributed calculations and spread independently in the network. Because of a program error, this spread took place in an uncontrolled manner, which after a short time crippled the computers.

  5. Worm Steal 45,000 Facebook Passwords • A computer worm has stolen 45,000 login credentials from Facebook, security experts have warned. • The data is believed to have been taken largely from Facebook accounts in the UK and France, according to security firm Seculert. • The culprit is a well-known piece of malware - dubbed Ramnit - which has been around since April 2010 and has previously stolen banking details.

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