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Drive-by download

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000343

The unintentional download of malicious software onto a computer or mobile device without the user's explicit consent or knowledge. This often occurs when a user visits a compromised website or views a malicious advertisement. Such downloads can install viruses, spyware, or other forms of malware.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000343
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectInternet
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000343",
  "term": "Drive-by download",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "The unintentional download of malicious software onto a computer or mobile device without the user's explicit consent or knowledge. This often occurs when a user visits a compromised website or views a malicious advertisement. Such downloads can install viruses, spyware, or other forms of malware.",
  "subject": "Internet",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/drive-by-download/"
}

Record 381 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.