: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
Examples of malware in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
More than a decade ago, malware known as Stuxnet compromised operations at an Iranian nuclear enrichment facility in what’s suspected to have been a US and Israeli operation.
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Tony Capaccio, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
Offering malware protection, privacy assurance, and more, lifetime access is now only $16.97 (reg.
—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
The lawsuit alleges that NSO’s spyware, known as Pegasus, and other malware have caused Apple monetary and property damages, and violated the human rights of Apple users along the way.
January 3, 2022 – Apple becomes the world’s first company valued at $3 trillion.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Neil Kumaran, a group product manager responsible for Gmail security and trust at Google, posted a detailed explanation of how the new measures will help protect Gmail users from unwanted marketing emails and malware alike in October, 2023.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The ransomware group has issued updates to its malware and encryption technologies multiple times and tried to stay under the radar, compared to other ransomware groups which have bragged about their activities.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
The extension displays intrusive or inappropriate ads that cover the entire browser window or redirect you to phishing or malware sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time malware has circulated on GitHub.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
These tools protect against malware (software installed on your device without your consent to interfere with your security), phishing, and other cyber threats.
—Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Tony Capaccio, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2024
Offering malware protection, privacy assurance, and more, lifetime access is now only $16.97 (reg.
—Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
The lawsuit alleges that NSO’s spyware, known as Pegasus, and other malware have caused Apple monetary and property damages, and violated the human rights of Apple users along the way.
January 3, 2022 – Apple becomes the world’s first company valued at $3 trillion.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Neil Kumaran, a group product manager responsible for Gmail security and trust at Google, posted a detailed explanation of how the new measures will help protect Gmail users from unwanted marketing emails and malware alike in October, 2023.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The ransomware group has issued updates to its malware and encryption technologies multiple times and tried to stay under the radar, compared to other ransomware groups which have bragged about their activities.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
The extension displays intrusive or inappropriate ads that cover the entire browser window or redirect you to phishing or malware sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2024
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time malware has circulated on GitHub.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
These tools protect against malware (software installed on your device without your consent to interfere with your security), phishing, and other cyber threats.
—Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Malware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malware. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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malware
noun
mal·ware
ˈmal-ˌwer 
: 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)
Etymology
mal- bad + software
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