computer virus

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noun

virus(def 4).

Origin of computer virus

First recorded in 1985–90

Words nearby computer virus

computer literacy, computer literate, computer memory, computer science, computer typesetting, computer virus, computer vision, computer-aided design, computer-aided engineering, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided publishing

Words related to computer virus

bug, virus

Cultural definitions for computer virus

computer virus

A program that enters a computer usually without the knowledge of the operator. Some viruses are mild and only cause messages to appear on the screen, but others are destructive and can wipe out the computer's memory or cause more severe damage.

notes for computer virus

Computer viruses spread from machine to machine on disks or, more commonly, over the Internet.

notes for computer virus

The creation of computer viruses can be part of cyberwarfare.