Malware

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Malware

Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Cybersecurity Level: Beginner

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈmælwɛr/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈmælwɛr/

Definition

Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access

Examples

Malware types include: viruses (self-replicating), trojans (disguised threats), worms (network spreading), ransomware (encryption attacks), spyware (data theft), and rootkits (system-level hiding).

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