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Techopedia Terms. Connect with us. Sign up. Term of the Day. Best of Techopedia weekly. News and Special Offers occasional. Virus Hoax. Techopedia Explains Virus Hoax. What Does Virus Hoax Mean? Techopedia Explains Virus Hoax Virus hoaxes can often be distinguished by their sensational nature as well as the official sounding claims they often contain.
Share this Term. Virus hoaxes are false reports about non-existent viruses, often claiming to do impossible things. Unfortunately some recipients occasionally believe a hoax to be a true virus warning and may take drastic action such as shutting down their network. We provide information about virus hoaxes to help companies and individuals.
Although we do provide information about some non-virus-related hoaxes, chain letters, scams and misunderstandings, the primary aim of this section of the website is to provide information about virus-related hoaxes.
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