malware-laden tool
[/ˈmælwɛər ˈleɪdən tuːl/]
nounpl: malware-laden tools
ferramenta carregada de malware
1. A software application or utility program that contains embedded malicious code designed to compromise computer security, steal data, or cause system damage
The cybersecurity team discovered that the download manager was a malware-laden tool distributed through a compromised website.
A equipe de cibersegurança descobriu que o gerenciador de downloads era uma ferramenta carregada de malware distribuída por um site comprometido.
2. Any seemingly legitimate program or utility that secretly harbors malicious software or spyware
Users should be cautious about downloading tools from untrusted sources, as they may be malware-laden tools.
Os usuários devem ter cuidado ao baixar ferramentas de fontes não confiáveis, pois podem ser ferramentas carregadas de malware.
This term is predominantly used in technical and cybersecurity contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, awareness of malware-laden tools has increased significantly with the rise of piracy and informal software distribution. The term reflects global cybersecurity concerns and is part of the standard vocabulary for IT professionals, security experts, and informed users across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a wolf in sheep's clothing (referring to seemingly legitimate malware-laden tools)
trojan horse (metaphorical reference to malware-laden tools)
digital contamination
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