infected file
A file that has been corrupted or damaged due to some external agent, such as a virus. It is possible to recover data but it requires a special software program or a data recovery specialist. The best way to protect yourself against infected files is to regularly use an anti-virus program as well as a an anti-spyware program.
See also : data recovery
NetLingo Classification: Net Technology
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