What is malware short for?

A. Malingered software
B. Maltese hardware
C. Malicious software**
D. Malfunctioning hardware

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The correct answer is C. Malicious software.

To arrive at the answer, you can break down the term "malware" into its components. The word "mal-" typically indicates something negative or harmful, such as malpractice, malnutrition, or malfeasance. The word "ware" is often used in the context of software or computer systems, as in software or hardware. Combining these two parts, "malware" can be understood as "malicious software" – software that is specifically designed to cause harm, steal information, or disrupt computer operations.

So, in this case, option C, "Malicious software," is the correct interpretation and the answer to the question.