malware

[mal-wair]

noun

Digital Technology.

1. software intended to damage a computer, mobile device, computer system, or computer network, or to take partial control over its operation.

   tips on finding and removing viruses, spyware, and other malware.

malware

/ ˈmælwɛə /

noun

1. a computer program designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus

malware

1. Software that is written and distributed for malicious purposes, such as impairing or destroying computer systems. Computer viruses are malware.

Word History and Origins

Origin of malware¹

First recorded in 1990–95; mal(icious) + -ware

Word History and Origins

Origin of malware¹

C20: from _mal ( _icious ) + ( _soft ) _ware

Example Sentences

In this case, if it’s not a phishing scam with malware, it could be a person using this “official” email address to buy and/or sell fake products.

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Documented cases of malware-embedded email campaigns targeting ground transportation have surged over the past year, driven by advances in remote monitoring management and malware apps, Proofpoint said.

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Last week, Google reported that hackers linked to the Russian government attacked Ukraine using an AI model to generate customized malware instructions in real time.

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The British government in July accused Russian military intelligence of deploying malware for espionage.

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He became the leader of the prolific Jabber Zeus crew - so named because of their use of the revolutionary Zeus malware and their favourite communication platform, Jabber.

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