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Virus.
- Source :
- Network Dictionary; 2007, p517-517, 1/9p
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- A definition of the term "Virus" is presented. It refers to a self-replicating part of computer software, which is usually malicious logic, that propagates by infecting another program. Based on the entry, a computer virus could not work by itself, meaning it needs its host program be run to make the virus active.
- Subjects :
- DEFINITIONS
COMPUTER viruses
MALWARE
COMPUTER security
COMPUTER software
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISBNs :
- 9781602670006
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Network Dictionary
- Publication Type :
- Book
- Accession number :
- 31671148