O malware
Example: O malware infectou o computador e roubou os dados pessoais.
Definition
"Malware" refers to malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disable computers, systems, or networks, often without the user's consent. It typically includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware that compromise data security and privacy.
Etymology
The term "malware" is a blend of "malicious" and "software," coined in the late 20th century to describe harmful computer programs. Did you know it originated as a straightforward way to label any software with ill intent, reflecting the growing concerns about computer security?
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