By: The Tech Desk
Until then, keep your firmware updated. Scrutinize the permissions you grant to apps. And if you see your cursor move on its own? techworm
Is it malware? A metaphor for algorithmic addiction? Or a glimpse into the next generation of autonomous cyber-entities? Depending on who you ask, the "Techworm" is either a misunderstood piece of code or the most dangerous concept in modern computing. The term "worm" in computing dates back to 1971—the infamous "Creeper" program. But the Techworm is a modern hybrid. Unlike a standard computer worm, which simply replicates itself to spread across networks, the Techworm is defined by its symbiotic (or parasitic) relationship with human behavior. By: The Tech Desk Until then, keep your firmware updated