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ALSO CALLED: Email Worms, Software Worms, W32, Linux Worms, Mass Mailing Worms, Application Worms, Worm Viruses, Computer Worms, IM Worms, AIM Worms, Internet Worms, Network Worms, Worm Attacks, and Database Worms
DEFINITION: A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory (RAM), turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet
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WORMS DEFINITION (continued): … that functions as a vehicle for the spread of viruses, Trojans and spam. Typically, bot worms have exploited vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems but attacks are increasingly targeting other types of applications, including antivirus software. In December 2006, a bot worm called Big Yellow exploited a vulnerability in the corporate version of Symantec's security software. One of the earliest …
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