A computer worm is a type of malware that, once it infects a machine, can automatically copy and extend itself to connected devices.

Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but tend to cause similar ...

Since early January, a worm that has been referred to by several names, including "Downadup," "Kido" and "Conficker," has been infecting millions of computers around the world. The worm exploits a ...