A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to legitimate files or applications. It remains dormant until a user executes the file, at which point it replicates by infecting other programs on the system. Requires human action to spread.
The ILOVEYOU worm-virus of 2000, which spread through email attachments. Common Types of Malware
Unlike viruses, worms are standalone programs that do not need to attach to a host file or require human interaction to propagate. They spread by exploiting vulnerabilities in network protocols to move from one machine to another. 12 Common Types of Malware Attacks and How to Prevent Them A virus is a type of malware that