: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
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The malware spread in Monday’s attack was published through GitHub Actions OIDC (OpenID Connect), indicating that Red Hat’s CI/CD pipeline was compromised.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
For most people, there's a higher likelihood of being targeted through a phishing scam like an email containing links to malware or fraudulent websites to extract personal information, Cappos said.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Robust Security By leveraging DPI technology to proactively identify and block malicious traffic, such as gambling websites and malware, the Slate 7 Pro can provide a robust level of security for an entire local network.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Bitdefender noted that malware exploiting interest in the game goes back to at least 2024.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
For most people, there's a higher likelihood of being targeted through a phishing scam like an email containing links to malware or fraudulent websites to extract personal information, Cappos said.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Robust Security By leveraging DPI technology to proactively identify and block malicious traffic, such as gambling websites and malware, the Slate 7 Pro can provide a robust level of security for an entire local network.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Bitdefender noted that malware exploiting interest in the game goes back to at least 2024.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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“Malware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malware. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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malware
noun
: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
Legal Definition
malware
noun
mal·ware
ˈmal-ˌwer 
: 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)
Etymology
mal- bad + software
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