English

Noun

computer virus ‎(plural computer viruses)

1. (computing) A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

Usage notes

• The term computer virus is often used instead of just virus to specify that a virus in the computing sense, rather than the biological sense, is being referred to.

Synonyms

• virus

Hyponyms

• Trojan horse

Translations

See also

• malware