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What is malware?

Software made to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access.

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  1. Malicious software ✔
  2. A safe backup
  3. A printer cable

Why: Malware is a broad family of harmful software. Viruses, worms, spyware, trojans, and ransomware are different types with different methods and goals.

Huh, didn't know that: Malware is a shortened form of malicious software.

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Malware was banned from the picnic because it kept bugging everyone.
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References

Answer: Malicious software. Malware is a broad family of harmful software. Viruses, worms, spyware, trojans, and ransomware are different types with different methods and goals.

  1. Civil Air Patrol, Aerospace Dimensions Module 7 akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    Malware is software designed to disrupt, damage
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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