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
'das Virus' and 'die Malware' both belong to the area of harmful software. The difference is: 'Malware' is the general umbrella term for many types of harmful programs. A virus is only one specific type of malware that can spread by itself. Learners may confuse the words because in everyday language, people often simply call any computer problem caused by harmful software a 'Virus'. More precisely, however: every computer virus is malware, but not all malware is a virus.
Die Firma prüft alle Computer, weil Malware im Netzwerk gefunden wurde.
The company is checking all computers because malware was found on the network.
Das Virus verbreitet sich über alte USB-Sticks und beschädigt Dateien.
The virus spreads through old USB sticks and damages files.