Quick summary
- Term
- Malware
- Plain-English definition
- Malware is software designed to harm systems, steal data, or abuse online services.
- Technical definition
- Malware is software designed to harm systems, steal data, or abuse online services.
- Commonly confused with
- abuse online services.
- Related terms
- Abuse Contact, Phishing, Security
Definition
Malware is software designed to harm systems, steal data, or abuse online services.
Why it matters
Domains associated with malware may be suspended, blocked, or investigated.