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An Introduction to Malware: Its Definition and Characteristics

Malware is any piece of software intentionally designed to harm your computer, server, client, or network. Watch Skylar Simmons explain more.

In the video, we will consider a definition of malware as any piece of software intentionally designed to harm your computer, server, client, or network. Malware is, therefore, defined by its intent and capabilities.

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