computer virus
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computer virus
noun computer viruses · computer viri · computer vira
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A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives by inserting its code into other executable files, often causing damage to systems and data.
Similar: virus
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noun computer virus — see also virus
| Español | virus informático |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 컴퓨터 바이러스 keompyuteo baireoseu |
| 日本語 | コンピューターウイルス konpyūtā uirusu |
| 中文 | 電腦病毒 /电脑病毒 diànnǎo bìngdú |
| Português | vírus de computador |
| Français | virus informatique |
| Deutsch | Computervirus |
| Ελληνικά | ιός υπολογιστή iós ypologistí |
| Русский | компьютерный вирус |
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title = {computer virus},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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