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What is Worms

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
Worms are self-replicating malicious applications designed to spread autonomously to uninfected systems. ( Delac, Silic, & Krolo 2011 ).
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Mobile Apps Threats
Donovan Peter Chan Wai Loon (University of Malaya, Malaysia) and Sameer Kumar (University of Malaya, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch539
Abstract
From adults to children, beginners to experts, and in numerous countries around the world, there is a diverse user base for mobile devices. However, the extensive use of mobile devices have also led to the proliferation and attacks of various mobile malware. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of mobile malware. Subsequently, the paper highlights the current trends and challenges posed by malicious mobile applications. The authors look into Android and iOS mobile platforms and discuss current research to detect malicious applications. Remedy for poor risk communications on Android-based devices are also suggested.
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Threats and Vulnerabilities of Mobile Applications
Similar to viruses, but it replicates itself to spread to the other systems connected to the same network.
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The Essence of Cyber Security: The Main Historical Stages of the Development of Cyber Threats
A computer worm is a self-replicating program. It uses the network to send copies of itself to other nodes without any user intervention.
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