B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
malware
Advérbio
maliciously
Adjetivo
malicious
Relacionado
maliciousness
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
malware
Advérbio
maliciously
Adjetivo
malicious
Relacionado
maliciousness

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

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Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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