: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
Examples of malware in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWhile sophisticated malware attacks grab the headlines—this is a much more realistic threat to you and your finances.—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Hostile activity in cyberspace -- from spying to the planting of malware to infect and disrupt a country's infrastructure -- has become a hallmark of modern geopolitical rivalry.—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Feb. 2024 Or the link could infect your device with harmful malware to steal your information.—Michael Steinbach, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024 While actively using those, Microsoft Defender will work in the background to protect all devices against malware and other threats through constant monitoring.—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024 When that happens, the IRS said, cybercriminals could collect the preparer's email address, password and possibly other information — or load malware onto the tax pro's computer to gain access to the system.—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2024 Malware, notifications and extentions Another common impact on browser performance can come from hidden malware that has infiltrated your browser.—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 Such advanced malware can be used to steal access tokens that have already gone through a phishing-resistant strong authentication check.—Atul Tulshibagwale, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Hackers using the malware have claimed a slew of attacks on US universities, health care providers and hotels in the last 18 months.—Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
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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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