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

/ măl′wâr′ /

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

These attacks had distinct similarities with the malware used against Sony.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps the most interesting and indeed relevant of this is the C2 (or Command and Control) addresses found in the malware.

From The Daily Beast

Increasingly, criminals actually lease their malware from a group that guarantees their malware against detection.

From The Daily Beast

These addresses were used by whoever carried out the attack to control the malware and can be found in the malware code itself.

From The Daily Beast

Furthermore, checking online IP reputation services reveals that they have been used by malware operators in the past.

From The Daily Beast