computer virus

kəmˈpjuːtər ˈvaɪrəs
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Translation of computer virus into German

Noun

malware replication

TECH.
malicious program that spreads between computers and causes harm or disruption
TECH.
  • A computer virus infected all the office computers overnight.Ein Computervirus infizierte über Nacht alle Bürocomputer.
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Synonyms and analogies of computer virus in English

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Examples of computer virus in a sentence

  • They installed software to prevent a computer virus attack.

Translations of "computer virus" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derComputervirusnm.

A strong computer virus can disrupt operations and steal sensitive information.

Ein starker Computervirus kann den Betrieb stören und vertrauliche Informationen stehlen.

The computer virus spread maddeningly fast, causing chaos in the office.

Der Computervirus verbreitete sich rasend schnell und verursachte Chaos im Büro.

derComputer-Virusnm.

As an ad-supported software designed by the computer virus creator.

Als Anzeige-gestützte Software, die Computer-Virus Schöpfer konzipiert.

You can't catch a computer virus.

Du wirst nicht krank von einem Computer-Virus.

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computer virus: Examples and translations in context

Children need education about the dangers of a computer virus online.

Kinder müssen über die Gefahren eines Computervirus online aufgeklärt werden.

Education about a computer virus is crucial in today's digital age.

Aufklärung über Computerviren ist in der heutigen digitalen Welt entscheidend.

He became an expert at removing a computer virus from infected machines.

Er wurde ein Experte darin, Computerviren von infizierten Geräten zu entfernen.

He realized too late that the download contained a sneaky computer virus.

Er erkannte zu spät, dass der Download einen hinterlistigen Computervirus enthielt.

Her frequent online shopping increased the risk of encountering a computer virus.

Ihr häufiges Online-Shopping erhöhte das Risiko, auf einen Computervirus zu stoßen.

A computer virus may automatically replicate itself, causing widespread damage quickly.

Ein Computervirus kann sich selbstständig vervielfältigen und schnell großen Schaden anrichten.

Ransomware is a type of computer virus that holds data hostage for money.

Ransomware ist eine Art Computervirus, der Daten für Geld als Geisel hält.

Many businesses fear a computer virus because it can disrupt operations dramatically.

Viele Unternehmen fürchten einen Computervirus, da er den Betrieb erheblich stören kann.

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