computer virus

noun

computer virus

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

Synonyms
virus
Related terms
malware
Hyponyms
Trojan horse

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