malware
Bad software that can harm your computer, phone, or network, or steal your information.
Software designed to damage or disrupt computer systems, gain unauthorized access, or steal information.
- Base: malware
- Plural: malwares
anti-malware software
1software that blocks malware
A program that helps protect a device from malware.
- Install anti-malware software and keep it up to date.
- The company’s anti-malware software blocked the suspicious download.
- Free anti-malware software may offer fewer features than a paid version.
- I installed anti-malware software on my laptop.
- Anti-malware software can block dangerous files.
malware analysis
1expert study of malware
Expert study of malware to learn how it works.
- Security researchers performed malware analysis to see what data the program tried to steal.
- The malware analysis showed that the file contacted a server overseas.
- Malware analysis helped the team create a tool to detect the new threat.
- Malware analysis helps experts understand an attack.
malware attack
1attack using malware
An attack on computers or a network using malware.
- The hospital postponed appointments after a malware attack shut down its scheduling system.
- Police said the malware attack began with a fake invoice email.
- A serious malware attack can expose customer data.
- A malware attack can hurt a company.
- The bank reported a malware attack.
malware detection
1finding malware
Finding malware before or after it causes problems.
- The new tool improves malware detection in email attachments.
- Early malware detection can prevent data loss.
- The security team uses machine learning for malware detection.
- Good security apps include malware detection.
- Malware detection helps keep files safe.
malware infection
1malware present on system
A problem where malware is on a device or network.
- Slow performance and strange pop-ups can be signs of a malware infection.
- The IT team isolated the laptop to stop the malware infection from spreading.
- The scan confirmed a malware infection on two office computers.
- My laptop has a malware infection.
- A malware infection can make a phone slow.
malware protection
1protection against malware
Ways to help keep malware away from a device or system.
- The subscription includes malware protection for three devices.
- Regular updates are an important part of malware protection.
- Businesses need malware protection for email, web browsing, and file sharing.
- This plan includes malware protection.
- Malware protection helps keep your computer safe.
malware removal
1removing malware from devices
Taking malware off a computer, phone, or network.
- The repair shop offers malware removal for home computers.
- After malware removal, update your passwords and security settings.
- Some malware removal tools require you to restart the computer.
- I need help with malware removal.
- Malware removal can take a long time.
malware scan
1check for malware
A check that looks for malware on a device or system.
- Run a malware scan if your browser keeps opening unwanted pages.
- The weekly malware scan found two infected files.
- A full malware scan may take more than an hour.
- Please run a malware scan today.
- The malware scan found no threats.