Malware


A malware virus is a catch-all term for any annoying or harmful software that makes its way onto a computer or a network without the owner's awareness. The word "malware" comes from the phrase "malicious software." Software is considered to be malware depending on what the intention of its creator was. Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware or any other form of unwanted software can be considered a malware virus. It is important to distinguish a malware virus from "bugs" or small defects in otherwise legitimate software.

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