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Computer viruses

Computer malfunction

Should we even call computer problems ‘viruses’ anymore?

Technology

The news is full of viruses these days, from Ebola and West Nile to electronic versions that let hackers steal identities and credit card information from major retail stores. But is the comparison between computer viruses and biological viruses even useful anymore?

The World

Our Computers, Our Viruses, Our Selves

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