A virus hoax is a false or misleading claim about a computer virus, worm, or other types of malware that spreads through communication channels like email or social media. These hoaxes typically warn users about an imminent threat, often exaggerating the dangers or claiming that simply reading a message could infect their computer. Common elements of virus hoaxes include: 1. **False Claims**: They often provide alarming details about a virus that does not actually exist or has been exaggerated.
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