Definition: Malware, or Malicious Code, is a catch-all term used to refer to various types of software that can cause problems or damage your computer. The more common classes of program referred to as malicious code are viruses, worms, Trojan horses, macro viruses, and backdoors.
Also Known As: Malicious code
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