Virtual is achieved through digital means. The meanings are close enough in this instance, I believe. The point is, as you agreed, they can alter our memories at will - or if not at will, they are more than capable of constructing new memory paths and patterns for us.
Which I would say places into doubt some things, but our experiences match with the Enterprise, so that part, I will safely say for now, is true.
[ But good on you for speaking up, Chekov, it's an admirable quality. ]