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mal·ware

 (măl′wâr′)
n.
Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the internet.

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malware

(ˈmælwɛə)
n
(Computer Science) a computer program designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus
[C20: from mal(icious) + (soft)ware]
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malware

Software that is intended to damage computer systems.
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malware

[ˈmælwɛər] n (COMPUTING)malware m, logiciel m néfaste
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The latest study by Forcepoint also revealed that over half (54 percent) of surveyed IT and security leaders said they are not currently using behaviour analytics to stop data exfiltration, despite the fact that vast 85 percent agree that behaviour analytics is a critical component of their cybersecurity strategies.
The data revealed that over half (54 per cent) said they are not currently using behaviour analytics to stop data exfiltration, despite the fact that a vast majority (85 per cent) agree that behaviour analytics is a critical component of their cybersecurity strategies.
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