A worm is a type of malicious software (malware) that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Unlike viruses, worms do not need to attach themselves to an existing program or file; they can independently propagate across networks, often exploiting vulnerabilities in software to gain access. Worms can cause significant damage by consuming bandwidth, installing backdoors for further attacks, and delivering payloads that can harm systems or steal data.
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