malware

noun
UK: /ˈmæl.weər/
US: /ˈmæl.wer/

  1. Software that is designed to harm computers or steal information.

    1. The email contained malware that damaged my computer.
    2. The company's security systems detected the malware before it could infect the network.

  2. Any type of malicious software, including viruses, worms, and Trojan horses, intended to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access.

    1. Be careful when downloading files, they might contain malware.
    2. Regularly updating your antivirus software is crucial to protect your system against new malware threats.

Synonyms

spyware trojan adware worm virus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "malware" in English means: Software that is designed to harm computers or steal information., Any type of malicious software, including viruses, worms, and Trojan horses, intended to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access..

The phonetic transcription of "malware" is /ˈmæl.weər/ in British English and /ˈmæl.wer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "malware": spyware, trojan, adware, worm, virus.

Example usage of "malware": "The email contained malware that damaged my computer.". More examples on the page.