noun
malware
MAL-wair
noun
1
Software created deliberately to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
"The email attachment installed malware on her laptop."
"The IT team removed the malware before it could spread across the network."
How to Use Malware
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAny harmful software — viruses, spyware, ransomware, and the like.
Common pairings
malware infection
detect malware
malware protection
Word Forms
malwares plural
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Etymology
A blend of "malicious" and "software."