Virus of sorts Crossword Clue

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Virus of sorts Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. malicious software, designed to break into a system

Hint 2: Clue Definition

VIRUS (noun)
1. a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer
2. a harmful or corrupting agency

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