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Re:Linux 5.6 is the most exciting kernel in years by colejohnson66 on Monday February 10, 2020 @12:33PM (#22291217)
I literally posted the definition of malware. Where is it gaining unauthorized access?
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Re:Linux 5.6 is the most exciting kernel in years by Dylan16807 on Monday February 10, 2020 @05:05PM (#22293889)
It says 'or'.

If it disrupts, that fits the definition you gave.

Or do you think a trojan that deletes your boot sector isn't malware?

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Re:Linux 5.6 is the most exciting kernel in years by wtallis on Monday February 10, 2020 @04:14PM (#22293445)
Your definition isn't the only reasonable way to define the term, and you seem to be parsing it incorrectly anyways.
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