malicious software
BrE: /məˌlɪʃəs ˈsɒf(t)ˌweə/
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Definition of malicious software - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.computer program created to damage systems or steal or misuse informationTECH.
  • The antivirus program detected malicious software on his laptop.
  • The breach was traced back to malicious software in a fake email attachment.
  • Employees were warned not to install any unverified apps that might contain malicious software.
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Expressions with malicious

malicious compliancen.
following orders exactly to cause harm
His malicious compliance with the safety rules led to a major accident.
malicious gossipn.
harmful talk about others' private lives
She was hurt by the malicious gossip at work.
malicious black lien.
harmful lie told with intent to deceive
He spread a malicious black lie about her past.
with malicious intentadv.
in a deliberate way that aims to hurt or damage others
The hacker accessed the system with malicious intent.
malicious coden.
software instructions created to damage systems or steal information
The antivirus program detected malicious code hidden in the email attachment.
malicious prosecutionn.
wrongful legal action without probable cause, favoring defendant
She sued for malicious prosecution after the charges were dropped.

Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
free softwaren.
software available at no cost
The app store offers many free software options.
email softwaren.
computer program used to send receive and organize electronic mail messages
I installed new email software to manage my work inbox more efficiently.
software industryn.
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
The software industry has grown quickly with the rise of mobile devices.
project management softwaren.
software to organize and manage tasks efficiently
Project management software helps teams stay on track.
software engineern.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.
kitchen table softwaren.
software made informally at home, not by big companies
He built kitchen table software in his spare time.
time-tracking softwaren.
program records time spent on tasks
The company uses time-tracking software to monitor employee productivity.
software giantn.
very large and powerful company that mainly makes and sells computer programs
The software giant announced a major update to its operating system.
software companyn.
business that makes, sells or supports computer programs for customers
The startup grew from a tiny software company into a global corporation.

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Terms with malicious software included in their meaning

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virusn.
technology
malicious software spreading between computers
roguen.
technology
malicious software pretending to be helpful
cybercrimen.
malware
distribution of malicious software via the internet
drive-by downloadn.
malicious software
unwanted program downloaded without user's knowledge
computer wormn.
cybersecurity
malicious software that replicates and spreads across networks
hijackern.
technology
malicious software taking control of a computer
ransomwaren.
cybercrime
malicious software that demands payment to unlock data
scarewaren.
technology
malicious software that tricks users with fake threats

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  1. French:logiciel malveillant, ...
  2. German:Schadsoftware, ...
  3. Italian:software dannoso, ...
  4. Spanish:software malicioso, ...
  5. Portuguese:software malicioso, ...
  6. Chinese:恶意软件, ...
  7. Japanese:マルウェア, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرْمَجِيَّاتٌ خَبِيثَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹכְנָה זְדוֹנִית, ...
  10. Russian:вредоносное программное обеспечение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шкідливе програмне забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:मैलवेयर, ...
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