Definition of Malware
Malware, or malicious software, represents all varients of computer contaminant
including:
Similarly to computer hacking and cracking, most malware is created for two primary
reasons. Generally most malware can be traced to those wishing to make a financial
gain. It is also often created simply for attention. Currently relatively small
but with a growing trend, malware is also beginning to be more frequently created
for revenge purposes, often by disgruntled employees or commercial competitors.
Malware does not include unintentionally defective software, software bugs, or vulnerabilities,
but malware can take advantage of these issues.
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