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Problem in computer device struck leisure centres (5)

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I believe the answer is:

virus

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'problem' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for virus that I've seen before include "Infectious particle" , "Microscopic infectious agent" , "Electronic threat" , "Cause of computer malfunctions?" , "Harmful agent to animals and computers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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