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Questions tagged [worm]

Use this tag in relation to any kind of computer program that can replicate itself on its own, without user intervention, Like the old Morris worm. Lately, SMB vulnerabilities are the most common method.

Use this tag in relation to any kind of computer program that can replicate itself on its own, without user intervention, Like the old Morris worm. Lately, SMB vulnerabilities are the most common method.

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How do I protect the WiFi-network I'm on from worms?

5 days ago, I downloaded a file from the internet and I'm currently worried about it being malware. I don't store any important information on the computer I downloaded it with, but I'm afraid of the file (if it is indeed malware) spreading to other…
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Can malware affect storage devices lower than mbr

I found the worm rammit on one of my windows computers so I'm a bit paranoid now about all my dated usb, hdds, etc. Does malware commonly affect devices lower than the mbr. For instance is shred /dev/sda fdisk -u /dev/sda mkfs /dev/sda1 going to…
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Is there some hidden worm attached with whatsapp messages that state forward this messgae to 20 people?

NOTE: I am New contributor, if the question needs some improvement please tell in comment before down voting! Usually I see messages on whatsapp and sometime on some other forums stating that forward this message to Ten or Twenty people and don't…
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