Computer Science GCSE
Virus
What Virus means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Virus
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Attaches to a legitimate file and spreads when that file is run.
Topics that use Virus
- Cybersecurity (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Acceptable use policies
- Anti-malware
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Encryption
- Malware
- Social engineering
- Worm
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