written 6.2 years ago by
nisha.vanjari
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modified 6.2 years ago
by
awari.swati831
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Subject: Digital Forensics
Topic: Introduction
Difficulty: Medium
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written 6.2 years ago by
nisha.vanjari
• 40
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| Virus | Worm |
|---|---|
| A virus is a piece of code that attaches itself to legitimate program | A worm is a malicious program that spread automatically. |
| Modifies codes | Does not modify codes. |
| Does not replicate itself. | Replicate itself. |
| Destructive nature | Non-destructive nature. |
| virus is to infect the code or program stored on computer system | worm is to make computer or network unusable |
| Virus can infect other files | Worm does not infect other files occupies memory space replication |
| Virus may need a trigger for execution | Worm does not need any trigger |
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