: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
Examples of malware in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFor example, Google said Gemini 1.5 Pro took 34 seconds to analyze and find the kill switch for a malware file called WannaCry.—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 6 May 2024 True, malware written for Windows can't damage a Mac, but wiping out Windows malware guarantees the Mac can’t be used as a path to infect Windows devices on the network.—PCMAG, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for malware
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'malware.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
: software that is designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning and that can be used to commit cybercrime (as by revealing passwords, PINs, and other sensitive data)
Share