malware
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mal·ware
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Definition of malware
: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
Examples of malware in a Sentence
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Google's researchers say the malicious sites were programmed to assess devices that loaded them, and to compromise them with powerful monitoring malware if possible. — Wired, "Mysterious iOS Attack Changes Everything We Know About iPhone Hacking," 30 Aug. 2019 This meant hackers could quietly install malware onto the device without the owner knowing. — Ali Ingersoll / Bloomberg, Time, "Google Researchers Found an Extremely Nasty iPhone Security Flaw," 30 Aug. 2019 Food company Mondelez International and pharmaceutical company Merck sued insurers last year in state courts after the carriers refused to reimburse costs associated with damage from NotPetya malware. — Ars Technica, "The Extortion Economy: Insurance companies and the rise in ransomware attacks," 27 Aug. 2019 Food company Mondelez International and pharmaceutical company Merck sued insurers last year in state courts after the carriers refused to reimburse costs associated with damage from NotPetya malware. — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, "The Extortion Economy: How Insurance Companies Are Fueling a Rise in Ransomware Attacks," 27 Aug. 2019 When downloaded, the ransomware will first disable any malware defenses set up on the user's PC. — Leah Asmelash, CNN, "This Fortnite scam could hold your computer files ransom. Here's how," 22 Aug. 2019 Consumer Reports suggests: Update the firmware: Criminals are constantly creating new malware and hacking techniques. — NBC News, "How to protect your router and home security cameras from hackers," 13 Aug. 2019 According to the indictment, Fahd along with Ghulam Jiwani, who is believed to be deceased, allegedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to the workers to plant malware and misuse credentials to gain access to mobile devices. — Tre'vaughn Howard, CBS News, "AT&T insiders bribed to hack and plant malware on the company's network, DOJ alleges," 7 Aug. 2019 Hutchins was indicted on 10 charges for developing two pieces of malware and lying to the FBI. — Washington Post, "No prison for British cyber expert in malware case," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'malware.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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malware
noun
mal·ware
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Legal Definition of malware
: software that is designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning and that can be used to commit cybercrime (as by revealing passwords, PINs, and other sensitive data)