Malware
Alternatively referred to as scumware, malware is a software program that has been intentionally designed to change a user's settings without his or her permission, delete a competing software program, cause a competing software program to stop working, or leave a computer open to attacks.
- My web browser has been hijacked.
- What is the difference between a virus and malware?
- How does a computer get infected with a virus or spyware?
Also see: Crapware, Dialer, Hijack, Malvertising, Malwarebytes, Scareware, Security definitions, Software, Spyware