Word Type

Noun

The word "malware" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antimalware bossware

Derived From

malicious software

Context

computing

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

computer software package software software package software program software system

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

Trojan horse XML bomb adware backdoor botnet browser hijacker chargeware crimeware cryptoransomware cryptovirus cryptoworm dialer dialler fraudtool key logger ransomware rootkit scareware shock site spyware stealware tarbomb trojan virus worm zip bomb

Type Of (IsA)

software

Related Terms

URL injection backdoor exploit wabbit ware

Related Terms

backdoor exploit malicious software url injection wabbit ware

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