computer virus

See also: computervirus

English

Noun

computer virus (plural computer viruses)

(computing) 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.

Usage notes

The term computer virus is often used instead of just virus to specify that a virus in the computing sense, rather than the biological sense, is being referred to.

Synonyms

virus

Hyponyms

Trojan horse

Translations

program — see virus

See also

malware

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