Worms: Computer worms are malicious software applications designed to spread via computer networks. Computer worms are one form of malware along with viruses and trojans. A person typically installs worms by inadvertently opening an email attachment or message that contains executable scripts.
Once installed on a computer, worms spontaneously generate additional email messages containing copies of the worm. They may also open Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ports to create networks security holes for other applications, and they may attempt to “flood” the Local Area Network (LAN) with spurious Denial of Service (DoS) data transmissions. If you suspect a worm on your computer give us a call at (541)344-5006 to have your computer well taken care of.
