| word: Worm | pronunciation: Wurm | Definition :A type of self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without requiring human interaction, often causing widespread damage.In the words of famous people :
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who do you think would be describing Worm here?
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"A worm is like a wildfire—it spreads rapidly, consuming everything in its path without needing much help."
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What percentage of malware infections are caused by worms?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Worm :
1.The fastest-spreading worm infected 90% of vulnerable computers worldwide in 10 minutes
2.A single worm caused $95 billion in damages across 150 countries
3.The most persistent worm has been active for 17 years and still infects computers today
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