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Section 3.1 What is Malware?

Malware is a portmanteau of the words malicious and software. The term is used to describe many different types of intentionally malicious programs. One of the key differences between malware and just plain bad software is the intentional aspect of its creation. Malware is designed to damage or exploits computer systems. It often spies on, spams, or otherwise damages target or host machines.
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