Malwarebytes uses the detection name Worm for a category of Trojans that are capable of propagating or replicating themselves from one system to another. To learn more about worms, read our related blog content.
After arriving and executing on a target system, worms can perform a number of malicious tasks, such as dropping other malware, copying themselves onto devices physically attached to the affected system, deleting files, and consuming bandwidth. Worms can infect systems coming from connected systems or devices.
Malwarebytes protects users from worm infections by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes can detect and remove worms without further user interaction.
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