Math virus

A math virus, or mathematics virus, is any virus which uses mathematics as a host.

Many branches of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and Gnomon algorithm functions, are susceptible to math viruses.

Fiction cross-reference

• Baron Zersetzung - transdimensional supplier of math viruses
• Egon Rhodomunde - distributor and dealer of math viruses
• Extract of Radium - dangerously volatile when mixed with math viruses
• Gnomon algorithm - vulnerable to math viruses
• Niles Cartouchian (1900s) - time-travelling cryptographer and actor who plays the title role in Dard Hunter, Glyph Warden
• Skip Digits - musician and alleged math criminal
• Watergate Scandal (virus) - a math virus which commits math crimes for political purposes

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Artificial intelligence (nonfiction)
• Cryptography (nonfiction)
• Mathematics (nonfiction)