A computer worm is a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems. A computer worm duplicates itself to spread to ...

In cybersecurity, few words trigger more dread than ‘wormable’—a vulnerability that could be weaponized into a self-spreading worm. Now researchers at the University of Toronto have demonstrated ...

Computer worms operating in tandem with free AI chatbots are a "new class of cyberthreat", security experts have warned. Worms are a type of malware that self-replicate and spread across computer ...

Artificial intelligence researchers are warning the public to use strong passwords and promptly install software updates on their devices to combat "AI-driven computer worms," a new breed of ...

A fast-spreading new computer worm tries to prevent vulnerable machines seeking protection by attacking a vital update server. The “Blaster” worm has already infected thousands of computers worldwide, ...

Computer-security experts working with law enforcement officials in the United States and Canada raced yesterday to contain the Sobig.F computer worm before it could launch a new attack as authorities ...