<p>The present study investigates a fractional-order discrete computer virus system control and synchronization, encompassing commensurate systems. Unlike traditional integer-order models, which are limited to integer derivatives, fractional-order models excel at capturing intricate dynamics with memory effects, crucial for accurately representing virus spread in complex networks. We delve into chaos control strategies for commensurate systems, demonstrating their effectiveness through numerical simulations. Our results indicate that stabilization is achieved for parameter values <span></span><math>