: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
Examples of malware in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIn a bid to prevent scam apps from proliferating on Google Play, a new feature gives developers a heads up if their apps are running on devices infected with malware.—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 15 May 2024 Increasingly, ransomware gangs steal data before activating data-scrambling malware that paralyzes networks.—John Hanna, Fortune, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for malware
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: software that is designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning and that can be used to commit cybercrime (as by revealing passwords, PINs, and other sensitive data)
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