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View synonyms for computer virus
computer virus
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The creation of computer viruses can be part of cyberwarfare .
Computer viruses spread from machine to machine on disks or, more commonly, over the Internet .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of computer virus1
First recorded in 1985–90
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Example Sentences
It's a terrific bit of sci-fi, imaging what might happen when our totally networked world meets a really smart computer virus.
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