malware

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malware, kwaadaardige software

software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system

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His computer was infected with malware, causing it to run very slowly.
Zijn computer was geïnfecteerd met malware, waardoor deze erg traag werd.
Antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware.
Antivirussoftware helpt uw systeem te beschermen tegen verschillende soorten malware.