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Fred Cohen

Fred Cohen

American computer scientist

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Founder of
Vida Ventures
Vida Ventures
Birthdate
1956
Nationality
United States
United States
Educated at
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Southern California
University of Southern California
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Occupation
Computer scientist
Computer scientist
Scientist
Scientist
Engineer
Engineer

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United States
United States
Google Scholar ID
plzqtHwAAAAJ0
Known for
Computer virus research
Wikidata ID
Q92783

Fred Cohen is best known as the inventor of computer virus defense techniques. Fred gave the definition of "computer virus". He is best known for his pioneering work on computer viruses, the invention of high integrity operating system mechanisms now in widespread use, and automation of protection management functions.

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