malware
noun/ˈmælweə(r)/
/ˈmælwer/
[uncountable]- software such as a virus specifically designed to damage or gain access to a computer system without the user knowing
- the threat posed by malware
- How to protect yourself against malware.
- Responding to the pop-up will get you a nice case of malware!
Word OriginA combination of malicious and software.Definitions on the go
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