MALWARE

What Does MALWARE Mean in a Text?

MALWARE means "Malicious Software Designed to Harm or Exploit a Device or Network."

Image for MALWARE

When I write MALWARE, I mean this:

meaning of MALWARE

"Malicious Software Designed to Harm or Exploit a Device or Network"

Summary of Key Points

"Malicious Software Designed to Harm or Exploit a Device or Network" is the most common definition for MALWARE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Here is some more information about MALWARE.
MALWARE
Definition:Malicious Software Designed to Harm or Exploit a Device or Network
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 1

1: Easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of MALWARE Used in a Text

MALWARE
author logo

This page is maintained by the Cyber Definitions Editorial Team.

Help Us Improve Cyber Definitions

  • Do you disagree with something on this page?
  • Did you spot a typo?
  • Do you know a slang term that we've missed?
Please tell us using this form.

Quiz

Try our fun quiz to test your knowledge of slang and texting abbreviations.
gold cup
Gold

gold cup
Silver

gold cup
Bronze

0
  • This test has questions.
  • A correct answer is worth 5 points.
  • You can get up to 5 bonus points for a speedy answer.
  • Some questions demand more than one answer. You must get every part right.
  • Beware! Wrong answers score 0 points.
  • 🏆 If you beat one of the top 3 scores, you will be invited to apply for the Hall of Fame.
Scoring System

Cyber Guru (+)
Cyber Hero (+)
Cyber Captain (+)
Cyber Sergeant (+)
Cyber Recruit (+)