Information Technology

Gartner Glossary

Malware

Malware is "malicious software" specifically designed to cause damage and disruption to computer systems and devices. To combat the many potential malware threats - viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, bots - security and risk management professionals deploy a variety of strategies and techniques, including antivirus software, firewalls and security gateways.