computer virus — Virus Vi rus, n. [L., a slimy liquid, a poisonous liquid, poison, stench; akin to Gr. ? poison, Skr. visha. Cf. {Wizen}, v. i.] 1. (Med.) Contagious or poisonous matter, as of specific ulcers, the bite of snakes, etc.; applied to organic poisons … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Computer virus — Not to be confused with Malware. A computer virus is a computer program that can replicate itself[1] and spread from one computer to another. The term virus is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, including but… … Wikipedia
Computer-Virus — Ein Computervirus (von lateinisch virus für „Gift“, „Schleim“; im Singular „das Computervirus“, alltagssprachlich auch „der Computervirus“, Plural „die Computerviren“) ist ein sich selbst verbreitendes Computerprogramm, welches sich in andere… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Computer Virus — Ein Computervirus (von lateinisch virus für „Gift“, „Schleim“; im Singular „das Computervirus“, alltagssprachlich auch „der Computervirus“, Plural „die Computerviren“) ist ein sich selbst verbreitendes Computerprogramm, welches sich in andere… … Deutsch Wikipedia
computer virus — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms computer virus : singular computer virus plural computer viruses a program that enters your computer and damages or destroys information that you have stored … English dictionary
computer virus — noun A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as CDs, USB drives, floppy disks, etc., often causing damage to systems and data. Syn: virus … Wiktionary
Scott's Valley (computer virus) — Computer virus | Fullname = Scott s Valley Common name = Scott s Valley Technical name = Scott s Valley Family = Slow Aliases = Slow.2131 Classification = Virus Type = DOS Subtype = DOS file infector IsolationDate = September 1990 Isolation =… … Wikipedia
computer virus — virus (def. 4). [1985 90] * * * Computer program designed to copy itself into other programs, with the intention of causing mischief or damage. A virus will usually execute when it is loaded into a computer s memory. On execution, it instructs… … Universalium
computer virus — computer program that “infects” other computers, destroying files and even hard drives … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Abraxas (computer virus) — Computer virus Fullname = Abraxas Common name = Abraxas Technical name = Abraxas Family = N/A Aliases = Abraxas5 Classification = Virus Type = DOS Subtype = COM and EXE infector. IsolationDate = 1993 Isolation = Unknown Origin = Europe Author =… … Wikipedia
