When was the Computer Virus invented?

The Computer Virus was invented in 1986 by Amjad Farooq Alvi in Pakistan.

A self-replicating program that spreads between computers and can damage data or software.

Year invented1986
InventorAmjad Farooq Alvi
CountryPakistan
CategoryComputing

Who invented the Computer Virus?

Amjad Farooq Alvi invented the Computer Virus in 1986 in Pakistan.

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