[comp.sys.apple] Trojanvirusworm things

ALBRO@NIEHS.BITNET (09/22/89)

I would like to propose a new term to be added to the dictionary:

Xenobytote

A xenobiote is a foreign compound introduced into the body, usually having
biological activity.  A Xenobytote would be a foreign program introduced
into the computer, usually having electro logical activity.  Thus a
xenobytote could be a virus, trojan, or worm program.  To further the
analogy, xenobiotics are "man-made" chemicals, while xenobytotes are
"man-made" programs.  We lack a generic term for these three types of
electrobuggers, so I hope this will fill the gap.