noun
Internet worm
A self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without user action. Technical computing term.
インターネットワームは、ネットワークを介して自己増殖するマルウェアの一種です。
An Internet worm is a type of malware that self-replicates over a network.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
A computer virus typically requires a host file and user action to spread, while an Internet worm spreads automatically over networks.
Loanword from English 'Internet worm'.