malware

Definition of "malware"
  1. A type of software engineered to tamper with the standard operation of a computer, often employed for committing cybercrime by revealing sensitive information like passwords and personal identification numbers
How to use "malware" in a sentence
  1. The technician discovered malware on the computer that had been stealing personal information.
  2. To protect the company's data, a new security system was installed to neutralize the threat of malware.
  3. Regular updates to our security software are crucial to defend against the latest malware threats.

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