Le logiciel malveillant
Example: Le logiciel malveillant a infecté plusieurs ordinateurs du réseau.
Definition
"Le logiciel malveillant" refers to software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise the normal functioning of computers, networks, or users. It often includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware that can damage data, steal information, or disrupt operations.
Etymology
The term "le logiciel malveillant" comes from French, where "logiciel" means software and "malveillant" means malicious or harmful. It literally translates to 'malicious software.' The phrase neatly describes software created with harmful intent, combining Latin roots for 'logic' and a descriptor meaning 'ill-wishing.'
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"Le logiciel malveillant" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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