computer virus

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Synonyms: computer viruses

Antonyms: computer viruses

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q485}}{{lb|en|computing}} A [[program]] which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives by [[insert]]ing its code into other executable files, often causing damage to systems and data.

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