Malware

Malware

a) is a computer software used to prevent, detect and remove computer viruses and to provide protection from other computer threats.
b) short for malicious software, is any software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.
c) can occur because of a hardware failure, causing the system to freeze, reboot, or stop functioning altogether.
d) is a signal to the processor emitted by hardware or software indicating an event that needs immediate attention, requiring the interruption of the current code the processor is executing.
e) is anything (e.g., object, substance, human, etc.) that are capable of acting against an asset in a manner that can result in harm.