Malware refers to
A) Programs that propagate through the network without a user's consent
B) Unauthorized prevention of access to resources
C) Attempting to compromise a user by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication
D) Code specifically designed to exploit a computer or data, without the user's consent

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Malware is a portmanteau of "malicious software" and refers to any kind of code specifically designed to exploit computer systems or data without the user's consent. Examples include viruses, trojans, worms, and ransomware. The other choices are different types of cyber attacks, but not necessarily considered to be malware.

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