A small piece of software that uses a security hole in a network to replicate itself is referred to as a ______________________________________.

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A worm is a type of malware that can self-replicate and spread to other connected devices through a network or the internet. It does not need to attach itself to an existing program or file, unlike a virus. A Trojan horse is a program that appears to be legitimate but, in reality, has a malicious purpose. A cookie is a small data file stored on a user's computer by a website, while not necessarily malicious, it is also not a form of malware.

A Small Piece of Software That Uses a Security Hole