Compare a computer virus with a computer worm.

A virus spreads through the actions of a computer operator via email or file sharing, while a worm is malware that selfreplicates and sends itself to users.

A virus is self$-$replicating and spreads on its own, while a worm spreads through the actions of a computer operator via email or file sharing.

A virus is an unwanted email message, while a worm is malware that self$-$replicates and sends itself to users.

A virus is a computer program that appears to be a safe application but infects a computer operating system when downloaded; a worm is malware that self$-$replicates and sends itself to users.