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Glossary
malware
malware
definition
MAL-ware
Definition of
malware
:
noun
Software designed to disrupt, damage, or intrude into a computer. Examples are viruses, dishonest adware, spyware, worms, Trojans, crimeware, and scareware.
The Stuxnet malware was designed to disable centrifuges.