AP® Cybersecurity glossary

Worm

Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices

Malware that spreads from one computer to another without human interaction.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.1.B.2

Why it matters in Unit 4

Spreads fast across a network with no clicks.

Example

Code that copies itself to every unpatched computer on a network.

Related terms

• Virus
• Malware