The useful idea
- The useful idea
A computer virus is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those programs.
- How it works
If this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus, a metaphor derived from biological viruses.
- Why it matters
Computer viruses generally require a host program.
Why this matters
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- How it works
- Why it matters
A computer virus is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those programs.