ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Worm (computing)

Hey there kiddo! Do you know what a bug is? It's something tiny that can cause big problems. Well, a computer worm is kind of like a bug for computers.

A computer worm is a type of virus that can travel around the internet and infect lots of different computers. Imagine a sickness that spreads from one person to another, but instead of people, it's computers.

The worm is usually designed to do something bad, like steal information or shut down a computer network. It can even make copies of itself so it can spread even faster to more computers.

One of the tricky things about worms is that they don't need any help to spread. They can sneak into your computer without you even knowing it, just like how a bug can sneak into your house.

That's why it's super important to always have good antivirus software on your computer to protect you from worms and other nasty bugs. And remember, always be careful what you click on and download on the internet so you don't accidentally let a worm into your computer.