Definition of malware

Malware is malicious software designed to disrupt systems, steal data, or gain unauthorized access to devices and networks. It includes threats such as viruses, trojans, spyware, and ransomware, and often spreads through phishing, compromised downloads, or weak credentials. Malware succeeds not only through technical flaws, but through human interaction and behavior.

Malware does not start with code. It starts with a click.

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