malware
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malware
A general term for harmful software that was developed to disrupt computers or networks, steal data, or carry out unwanted actions. Examples include viruses, Trojans, or ransomware.
Eine gute Antiviren-Software ist der beste Schutz vor Malware.
Good antivirus software is the best protection against malware.
'Malware' is an English blend made up of 'malicious' and 'software'. So it literally means 'malicious software'.
Klicken Sie nicht auf unbekannte Links, um sich vor Malware zu schützen.
Do not click on unknown links in order to protect yourself from malware.
Common verbs in connection with malware are 'verbreiten' (to spread), 'entfernen' (to remove), 'installieren' (to install), or 'sich schützen vor' (to protect oneself against). People also often say that a device is 'mit Malware infiziert' (infected with malware).
Mein Computer wurde mit Malware infiziert und ist jetzt sehr langsam.
My computer was infected with malware and is now very slow.
Although 'Malware' (malware) is a technical term from IT, it is now also frequently used in everyday language when talking about computer security.
Die E-Mail enthielt gefährliche Malware.
The email contained dangerous malware.
virus
Virus and Malware can both refer to a harmful computer program. Malware is the general term for harmful software. A Virus is a type of such malicious software that spreads by itself. Use Malware as a general term and Virus when this particular way of spreading is meant.
Die Malware stahl persönliche Daten und störte den Betrieb des Computers.
The malware stole personal data and disrupted the computer's operation.
Das Virus verbreitete sich selbstständig und beschädigte mehrere Dateien auf dem Computer.
The virus spread by itself and damaged several files on the computer.
