| word: Malware | pronunciation: Mal-wair | Definition :Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing Malware here?
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"Malware is like a thief in the night—it sneaks in quietly and takes what it wants."
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What percentage of all cyberattacks involve malware?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Malware :
1.New malware is created at a rate of 317 million pieces per year
2.The most sophisticated malware used 12 zero-day exploits simultaneously
3.The most profitable malware earned its creators $2 billion through crypto mining
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