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malware

/ˈmal.wɛr/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

malware

  • Malicious software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to computer systems

In a sentence

L'antivirus ha rilevato un malware pericoloso nel sistema operativo.

The antivirus detected dangerous malware in the operating system.

Come hai fatto a rimuovere quel malware dal computer aziendale?

How did you manage to remove that malware from the company computer?

Non scaricate allegati sospetti per evitare infezioni da malware.

Do not download suspicious attachments to avoid malware infections.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
malwaremasculine · singular
malwaremasculine · plural
malwaremasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • English loanword treated as masculine and invariable in the plural ('i malware').

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