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mal·ware (m

wâr

)

Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the Internet.

[mal(icious) + -ware.]

malware (m

wâr

)

Software that is written and distributed for malicious purposes, such as impairing or destroying computer systems. Computer viruses are malware.

Translations

malware [ˈmælwɛə^r] n (COMPUTING) → malware m, logiciel m néfaste

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