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Worm

Worm: A self-replicating, self-propagating, self-contained program that uses networking mechanisms to spread itself.

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A self-replicating, self-propagating, self-contained program that uses networking mechanisms to spread itself. See malicious code.

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A self-replicating, self-propagating, self-contained program that uses networking mechanisms to spread itself.

Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard
Definition 3

A self-replicating, self-propagating, self-contained program that uses networking mechanisms to spread itself. See Malicious Code. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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