noun

malware

malware, malicious software

You should install software to detect malware.

You should install software to detect malware.

The email attachment contained hidden malware.

The email attachment contained hidden malware.

((noun)) malware Malware can steal your personal information.

virus, trojan horse, worm

A portmanteau of 'malicious' and 'software'.

Think of 'mal' (meaning 'bad' in Latin) + 'ware' (from software). It's literally 'bad software'.

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