What is another word for computer virus?

Pronunciation: [kəmpjˈuːtə vˈa͡ɪɹəs] (IPA)

A computer virus is a malicious software program that is designed to infect a computer system without user permission. There are several synonymous terms that can be used to describe a virus, such as malware, worm, Trojan horse, adware, spyware, ransomware, and rootkit. Malware is a broad term that describes any harmful software that damages a computer system. A worm is a virus that spreads by replicating itself and spreading over networks. A Trojan horse is a virus that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into downloading it. Adware is a virus that displays unwanted ads on a computer screen. Spyware is a virus that secretly collects and sends personal information to hackers. Ransomware is a virus that locks users out of their files and asks for payment in exchange for their release. A rootkit is a virus that exploits system vulnerabilities to gain administrative access and control over a computer system.

What are the hypernyms for Computer virus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Malware, malicious software, malicious code, computer infection, malicious program, software attack.

What are the hyponyms for Computer virus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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