In 1983, which person was the first to offer a definition of the term 'computer virus'?
A. McAfee
B. Smith
C. Cohen
D. Norton
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
1983 Fred Cohen, while working on his dissertation, formally defines a computer virus as 'a computer program that can affect other computer programs by modifying them in such a way as to include a (possibly evolved)copy of itself.'This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Technology
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