what is the difference between trojan and worm?

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Trojan is a type of malware disguised as legitimate software, while worm is a self-replicating malware that spreads through networks.

Trojan is a non-self-replicating malware that requires user interaction to spread.
Worm is a self-replicating malware that spreads through networks without user interaction.
Trojans often appear as legitimate software or files to trick users into downloading and executing them.
Worms exploit vulnerabilities in network protocols to spread rapidly and infect other devices.
Examples of Trojans include Emotet and Zeus, while examples of worms include Conficker and WannaCry.

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