noun
a type of computer attack where malware is downloaded onto a user's computer without their knowledge or consent
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A drive-by download is a type of cyber attack where malware is downloaded onto a victim's computer without their knowledge or consent.
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I heard that drive-by downloads can happen just from visiting certain websites.
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Watch out for drive-by downloads when you're browsing the internet, they can really mess up your computer.
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Being hit with a drive-by download is like getting ambushed by malware while innocently surfing the web.