We are constantly hearing about new computer viruses, worms, and malware that can be used to steal or destroy data from our devices. Unfortunately, many of us have been the unfortunate victims. According to an FBI survey, viruses cause businesses to lose $12 million annually. However, with the right antivirus software you can protect your device as well as the data stored within it. What is the difference between virus, malware, and worm? These terms are frequently used interchangeably so you might wonder what the difference between malware, viruses, and worms is if your computer has problems. Let's start with the basics. Virus - A piece of code capable of copying itself. It can also be used to destroy data or corrupt a system. Computer viruses are created by attaching themselves to legitimate programs or documents that support macros to execute their code. Worm - A malware program that copies itself to spread to other computers. ...