B2 adjective Neutral

malware

/ˈmæl.weər/

Malware is a broad term for any software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network. It encompasses various threats such as viruses, worms, spyware, and ransomware that compromise digital security.

Beispiele

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1

My computer is running slowly; I think I might have downloaded some malware by mistake.

I suspect I accidentally installed harmful software because my computer's performance has decreased.

2

The organization has implemented robust security measures to prevent malware infiltration into its private servers.

The company used strong protection to stop malicious programs from entering their internal computer systems.

3

Don't click that link! It looks like total malware and could ruin your phone.

Avoid that web link because it appears to be a dangerous program that might break your mobile device.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
malware
Adverb
maliciously
Adjektiv
malicious
Verwandt
maliciousness
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Merkhilfe

Remember: Malicious + Software = Malware. The prefix 'mal-' always means 'bad' or 'evil' (like 'malfunction' or 'malice').

Schnelles Quiz

The security software was unable to identify the new ______ because it hadn't been added to the database yet.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

My computer is running slowly; I think I might have downloaded some malware by mistake.

everyday

I suspect I accidentally installed harmful software because my computer's performance has decreased.

2

The organization has implemented robust security measures to prevent malware infiltration into its private servers.

formal

The company used strong protection to stop malicious programs from entering their internal computer systems.

3

Don't click that link! It looks like total malware and could ruin your phone.

informal

Avoid that web link because it appears to be a dangerous program that might break your mobile device.

4

The study examines the evolution of malware and its impact on global cybersecurity frameworks.

academic

The research analyzes how harmful software has changed over time and affected international internet security rules.

5

Our IT department detected a malware threat in the latest batch of external emails.

business

The technical team found a danger from malicious software in the recently received messages from outside the company.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
malware
Adverb
maliciously
Adjektiv
malicious
Verwandt
maliciousness

Häufige Kollokationen

malware detection the process of identifying malicious software
malware removal the act of deleting harmful programs from a system
malware attack a specific instance of using harmful software against a target
malware infection a state where a computer is compromised by harmful software
malware scanner a tool used to find and identify malicious code

Häufige Phrasen

malware protection

security measures taken to defend against harmful software

malware signature

a unique identifier used by security tools to recognize a specific piece of malware

zero-day malware

a newly discovered harmful program for which no patch or defense yet exists

Wird oft verwechselt mit

malware vs virus

A virus is a specific type of malware that self-replicates; malware is the umbrella term for all harmful software.

malware vs adware

Adware specifically generates advertisements; while it can be malware, not all adware is intended to be harmful.

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Nutzungshinweise

Malware is an uncountable noun and should not be used in the plural form (e.g., avoid saying 'many malwares'). It is frequently used as an attributive noun to modify other words like 'attack' or 'analysis'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often treat it as a countable noun; use 'types of malware' or 'malware samples' instead of 'malwares'.

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Merkhilfe

Remember: Malicious + Software = Malware. The prefix 'mal-' always means 'bad' or 'evil' (like 'malfunction' or 'malice').

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Wortherkunft

A portmanteau of the words 'malicious' and 'software', first used in a technical context in 1990.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., malware researcher)
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Kultureller Kontext

In the digital age, malware is a significant global concern for governments and individuals, often linked to discussions about national security and privacy.

Schnelles Quiz

The security software was unable to identify the new ______ because it hadn't been added to the database yet.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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