Malware (Noun)
Meaning
Malicious software, designed to break into a system.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's cybersecurity system detected malware attempting to break into their network through a phishing email.
- The antivirus software removed the malware that had been secretly running on the computer for weeks.
- To protect against malware, users were advised to keep their operating system and other software up to date.
- The malware attack on the hospital's database compromised sensitive patient information and put lives at risk.
- Experts warned of a new strain of malware that could evade even the most advanced firewalls and intrusion detection systems.