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  1. Worms (Malicious Software)
    Worms and Viruses are self-replicating computer programs. A virus attaches itself to, and becomes part of, another executable program; ... a worm is self-contained and does not need to be part of another program to propagate itself. They are often designed to exploit the file transmission capabilities found on many computers. The main difference between a computer virus and a worm is that a virus cannot propagate by itself whereas worms can.
  2. Worms (Malicious Software) -- Networks
    Worms normally move around and infect other machines through computer networks. Using a network, a worm can expand from a single copy incredibly quickly. The Code Red worm replicated itself more than 250,000 times in approximately nine hours on July 19, 2001 [Source: Rhodes].
  3. Worms (Malicious Software) -- Computers
    Worms are generally embedded in programs or attachments to email messages. When the user opens the file, the work begins a two-part attack on the system. First, the worm performs its damage, such as destroying files, corrupting programs or damaging the operating system. Then, the virus uses a process known as replication to transmit itself to everyone in the infected user's email address book. If the computer is not on the internet at the time, then the transmission could be stopped; ... with the increasing number of users who have 'always-on' connections via DSL or cable-modems, the worm is usually able to transmit itself to thousands of unsuspecting recipients in a flash!
  4. Patches (Security) -- Software
    Patches are additional pieces of code that have been developed to address specific problems or flaws in existing software. Vulnerabilities are flaws that can be exploited, enabling unauthorized access to IT systems or enabling users to have access to greater
  5. Windows 2000
    Windows 2000 and XP Professional, Home and Tablet editions are all affected by the new Windows Genuine Advantage scheme. But Microsoft said the scheme does not apply to organizations with Volume License Keys, and security updates are available to all users.
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