What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Short for “malicious software,” malware is any piece of computer software designed to disrupt the regular function of a network or device, to gain unauthorized access to certain hardware or systems, or to send user data to others without that user’s consent. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 Common Types of Malware.
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