A bot propagates itself and activates itself, whereas a worm is initiallycontrolled from some central facility.

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A bot is generally self-propagating and self-activating. It does not require any central control. On the other hand, a worm is a type of malware that does not require a host program to run and is capable of replicating itself and spreading from computer to computer. However, worms usually do have a central command and control system that they report back to for instructions.

A Bot Propagates Itself and Activates Itself, Whereas a Worm