Glossary Entry: Virus
Definition
Viruses are a type of malicious software that infect files on a compromised computer. When the infected files are accessed on a new computer, the virus activates and spreads further.
This type of malware is increasingly rare, as there are more effective means of causing trouble, such as trojans and worms.
This type of malware is increasingly rare, as there are more effective means of causing trouble, such as trojans and worms.
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