Glossary
Knowledge is a matter of definitions. Here you will find the most important technical terms for cybersecurity.

Malware

Malware is short for malicious software and denotes any kind of software that executes a function or exhibits a behavior which is not desired by the user. It is also an umbrella term for computer viruses, worms, adware and spyware.

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