Malware is programming or files that are developed for the purpose of doing harm. Thus, malware includes computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
Software that includes any threatening programs that are meant to be destructive, such as viruses and worms.
A cooperative term encompassing the loads of varieties of consciously malicious software, which is, software written in order to cause inconvenience, destruction, and/or the breaking of security policies or provisions, breaking down online security Malware is by and large regard as including programs such as DDoS clients (or zombies), logic bombs, RATs, trojan horses, internet security threats, and worms.
Malicious code, in the form of viruses, worms, and Trojans, is also referred to as malware.
Software that is designed specifically for evil purposes.
A common name for all kinds of unwanted software such as viruses, worms, trojans, jokes, malicious active content, etc.
Malware is a basic name for programs designed to intentionally unleash harmful or undesirable actions through viruses, worms and Trojans.
The word is derived from ' MAL icious soft WARE'. It is software designed to destroy, aggravate, wreak havoc, hide potentially incrimination information, and/or disrupt and damage computer systems.
Software that is designed to do intentional damage to your computer system.
Malicious software that gets installed on a computer.
Short for "malicious software," malware refers to software programs designed to ...
A term meaning any type of malicious software, including Trojan horses, viruses, worms, etc. _____________________________________________________________________________
Malicious software, including viruses, worms and Trojans.
Generic term for malicious software
A general term for hostile software such as viruses, worms and Trojan Horses.
Malicious software, like worms, viruses, and trojan horses.
a program that performs unexpected or unauthorized, but always malicious, actions
Malware or malicious programs are written with the intention of causing various types of damages and nuisances to a computer and the information on the computer.
Software designed to damage or disrupt a computer.
Malware (a portmanteau of "malicious software") is any software developed for the purpose of doing harm to a computer system. Malware can be classified based on how it is executed, how it spreads, and/or what it does. The classification is not perfect, however, in the sense that the groups often overlap and the difference is not always obvious, giving rise to frequent flame wars.
Generic term used to describe the community of malicious programs that includes viruses, spyware, and adware.
Short for Mal icious Soft ware - that is any software that is malicious in intent and will cause damage to your computer or potentially compromise sensitive information. Mission Critical Activities (MCA) The critical operational and business support activities without which the university would quickly be unable to meet its goals and objectives; i.e. teaching and research.
Malicious software. A generic term covering viruses and a variety of hacker tools used to probe and compromise network defences.
Public domain software that works better than most commercial software.
Malware describes software that exploits or inconveniences the user. It generally refers to the most malicious forms of spyware. It is sometimes used to differentiate between invasive and noninvasive adware.
A new term which includes all computer programs designed to do harm - viruses, Trojan horses, worms, adware, spyware, etc.
Derived from malicious software - which has been deliberately designed to damage or disrupt your computers function. These could be viruses browser hijackers etc
"Malicious software"; a generic term covering a range of software programs and types of programs designed to attack, degrade or prevent the intended use of an ICT or network. Types of malware can include viruses, worms, Trojans, malicious active content and denial of service attacks. In the case of invasion of privacy for the purposes of fraud or the theft of identity, software that passively observes the use of a computer is also malware ("spyware").
A generic term used to encompass malicious spyware, including adware, Trojans, browser hijackers, keyloggers, dialers and tracking cookies.
software that contains malicious programming
the term given to 'malicious software,' or software that is written to specifically damage a computer system
Slang for malicious software that's created to wreak havoc on a computer.
Abbreviation of malicious software - see Virus or Worm.
Software that wants to be bad - viruses, worms, and other software with malicious intent.
Any software that behaves in a fashon that is hostile to the computer user. This includes viruses, spyware, adware, worms, trojans, and hacker tools.
Software that is meant to do harm to a computer system, includes many types of Spyware and Viruses.
Programs that are intentionally designed to perform some unauthorized (and often harmful, destructive or undesirable) act such as viruses, worms, and trojans.
Short for malicious software. Refers to viruses, worms, and Trojan horses that intentionally perform malicious tasks on a computer.
Software that is specifically made to damage your operating system or files on your computer.
A new term which is emerging to refer to any software written with malicious intent. Term is derived from mal icious soft ware.
A general-purpose term for all software written for nefarious reasons.
Malware is an umbrella term used to describe any software program designed to have a negative or destructive effect (payload). Malware includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, rootkits, and keyloggers, as well as more generic labels such as crimeware and exploits which may comprise several types of malware.
Short for malicious software, software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus or a Trojan horse. Source: Webopedia - Malware
Short for Malicious Software and is designed specifically to disrupt a computer system. A Trojan, Worm or a Virus could be classified as Malware. Some advertising software is also malicious as at it can try to re-install itself after you remove it. Simply Malware is software specifically engineered to damage your machine or interrupt the normal computing environment.
Malicious software or code, such as a virus, worm or spyware. It can be transmitted via email and attachments, bogus sites and programs downloaded from non-secure locations.
This is a common name for all kinds of unwanted software such as viruses, worms, trojans, and jokes.
any program which intentionally causes harm to the computer.
Software which is malicious in nature, designed to deliberately damage or cause problems on computer systems or networks. For example, trojans, viruses, or worms.
A generic term used to describe malicious software such as: viruses, trojan horses, malicious active content, etc.
this term is used to refer to any program containing malicious code such as viruses, Trojans or worms.
MAL icious soft WARE. Includes Worms, Trojans, Virus, Spyware and various other forms of internet threat.
Any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Thus, malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and also spyware, programming that gathers information about a computer user without permission.
Malicious software developed for intentionally harming a computer system.
Trojan horses, viruses, worms and other malicious code specifically created for the purpose of a) causing damage to computers, b) bypassing legitimate security tools and/or c) taking advantage of software/hardware vulnerabilities.
Any software designed with malicious intent and/or for the purpose of acquiring illicit information. Traditional examples of malware include viruses, worms, and Trojans, but spyware is malware, as well, and in some cases is eclipsing viruses and Trojans in terms of ubiquity and the severity of its potential threat.
Malicious Software encompassing viruses, worms and Trojan horses amongst other bits of code.
A generic name for software which intentionally performs actions which can damage data or disrupt systems.
Malicious software: software designed to install itself onto and / or damage a user's computer without consent.
Malware is a common name used for all kinds of malicious software, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, and jokes. It is sometimes referred to as rogue programs.
Jargon for "malicious software"; that is, software written by hackers to infect computers, steal personal information, destroy files, launch denial of service attacks, and so on. See malicious code.
(MALicious softWARE) Software that is designed to intentionally cause harm to your computer system or network. A trojan horse, worm or virus can be classified as malware.
Any one of a number of programs which is written to do something bad to your computer. This includes programs you may have heard of: viruses, worms, trojans, key-loggers, browser hijacks, etc. They sound pretty scary, but they're all just computer programs, written by people to mess up your system. Fortunately, there are other computer programs, written by people to protect your system.
A term used interchangeably with 'Spyware'.
Malicious software. A catch-all term for 'programs that do bad or unwanted things'. Generally, viruses, worms and Trojans will all be classed as malware, but several other types of programs may also be included under the term.
Short for Malicious software, a broad term used to categorize any program created or designed to cause harm or damage to a computer or network.
Malware is generally used to describe a piece of software that exploits or inconveniences the user. It usually refers to the most malicious forms of adware and spyware.
Hardware, software, or firmware that is intentionally included or inserted in a system for a harmful purpose.
(malicious software) A malicious program. Viruses and Trojans are examples of malware. Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are not considered malware.
Term used to describe any malicious software that damages a system.
Malware is another name for Malicious Software.
This is short for 'Malicious Software' and it refers to any software that is created with the intention of causing damage or disrupting a system. Spyware A term for the broad category of malicious software designed to take partial control of a system for financial gain. Typical tactics include popup advertisements, redirecting you to advertising sites, monitoring your web surfing activities, theft of personal and financial data.
Programs that do something unwanted to your system. This includes viruses, worms, trojans, backdoors, and maybe some major operating systems.
Other harmful programs besides viruses. Trojan horses and Backdoors are examples of Malware.
Any program that contains malicious code.
A generic term used to describe a variety of malicious software such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware, etc.
see Malicious-logic program
Malware or malicious software is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a portmanteau of the words "malicious" and "software". The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.