With each new generation of Internet worms, the threat becomes greater and greater. Until now, the damage from them has been relatively small when compared to the full potential of havoc they can wreak, but as technologies become more advanced, so do the creators of these worms.

It's important to begin preparing your systems and data for the next round of Internet worms, because this time, it may not be so easily countered or contained.

Check out this article on Internet worms and learn the four key factors of worm development in order to better understand how to prevent an attack on your data and in effect, your business and reputation. Read on to learn about the gestation time, targets and specs of Internet worms.