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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
malware
Adverbio
maliciously
Adjetivo
malicious
Relacionado
maliciousness
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
malware
Adverbio
maliciously
Adjetivo
malicious
Relacionado
maliciousness

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., malware researcher)
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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