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What Is A Worm?

A worm is a self-replicating virus that does not alter files but resides in active memory and duplicates itself.

Worms use parts of an operating system that are automatic and usually invisible to the user.

It is common for worms to be noticed only when their uncontrolled replication consumes system resources, slowing or halting other tasks.

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One Response to “What Is A Worm?”

  1. Aloha
    My computer tells me that it has a worm. I tried to get rid of it but nothing works, at least nothing I know of.
    I want it repaired, but don’t have much money as I live on a social security disability check.
    So how much will it cost to fix the computer?
    Aloha
    Burt Larson

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