B2 adjective Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
malware
Adverbe
maliciously
Adjectif
malicious
Apparenté
maliciousness
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
malware
Adverbe
maliciously
Adjectif
malicious
Apparenté
maliciousness

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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

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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., malware researcher)
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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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