Malware

The term is made up of the terms “malicious” and “software”. Malware is the generic term for software which executes malicious functions on a device (such as viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware).

See also: Adware, Back door, Botnet, Drive-By Download, Key loggers, Ransomware, Rootkit, Scareware, Session Riding, Spyware, Trojan Horse, Virus, Worm