Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 18 - No. 22)

What is a significant difference between a virus and a worm?
A virus requires a host file, while a worm is self-contained.
A worm needs a host file, while a virus is self-contained.
Viruses only spread through email, and worms use other methods.
Worms only spread through email, and viruses use other methods.

Explanation

Viruses attach to programs; worms spread on their own.

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