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mal·ware  (mlwâr)
n.
Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the Internet.


malware  (mlwâr)
Software that is written and distributed for malicious purposes, such as impairing or destroying computer systems. Computer viruses are malware.
Translations
malware [ˈmælwɛər] n (COMPUTING)malware m, logiciel m néfaste


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