Q: In this task you will be given an answer to a question. You need to generate a question. The answer given should be a correct answer for the generated question.
Malware, short for malicious software, is an umbrella term used to refer to a variety of forms of harmful or intrusive software, including computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, scareware, and other malicious programs. It can take the form of executable code, scripts, active content, and other software. Malware is defined by its malicious intent, acting against the requirements of the computer user -- and so does not include software that causes unintentional harm due to some deficiency.
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the generic term for a mode of malware infection is