Infact
91 / 100
True

The text states that the first computer virus was created in 1983.

Infact verdict: True (91/100).

The claim that the first computer virus was created in 1983 is supported by multiple sources. Fred Cohen, a graduate student, created a self-replicating program as part of his research, which is considered the first computer virus. This is corroborated by evidence from reliable sources, including a historical account and academic references. Therefore, the claim is accurate.

September 22, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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True Technology
The first computer virus was created in 1983.
The claim is supported by multiple sources stating that Fred Cohen created the first computer virus in 1983 as part of his research. This is corroborated by historical accounts and academic references, confirming the accuracy of the claim.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 80
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary 3 web sources corroborate the claim.

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