Detection Names :	Win32.Worm,Worm.Generic
Category:	Malware
Type:	Worm
Platform:	W32

A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.

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About Worms

A worm is a parasitic program capable of replicating itself by sending copies of itself to new hosts (computers, servers, mobile devices, etc) over a network and other transferable media.

At one time, worms were considered more of a nuisance than a threat, but today it has become increasingly common among malware authors to create malicious, complex worms that can perform malicious activities such as data-stealing or launching Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Worms may now also be used to deliver other viruses or trojans.

There are numerous worm sub-types, which are defined by the platform or medium in which they propagate:

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For more information about worms, see Terminology: Worm.