The difference between worms and traditional computer viruses is mainly reflected in

Worms generally do not use pe format to insert files, but copy themselves and spread in the Internet environment. The infectivity of the virus is mainly aimed at the file system in the computer, and the infection target of the worm virus is all computers in the Internet. Shared folders, e-mail, malicious web pages in the network and a large number of servers with loopholes have become good ways for worms to spread. The development of the network also enables worms to spread around the world in a few hours! Moreover, the active aggression and sudden explosive force of worms will make people feel helpless!

According to experts, worm virus is a kind of computer virus. Its infection mechanism is through network replication and transmission, and the infection route is through network and mail.

For example, the "Nimda" virus, which is very harmful in recent years, is a kind of worm virus. This virus takes advantage of the vulnerability of Microsoft's Windows operating system. After the computer is infected with this virus, it will continue to dial the Internet automatically, spread it by using the address information in the file or the Internet, and eventually destroy most important data of users.

The general prevention and cure method of worm virus is to use anti-virus software with real-time monitoring function, and be careful not to open unfamiliar email attachments easily.