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Comes from the terms "malicious" and" software". Generic term for software which carries out harmful functions on a computer. This comprises amongst others viruses, worms, Trojan horses. See also Malware.
Also known asmalicious software · malcode · malicious code · harmful software · hostile software · badware · evilware · scumware
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Comes from the terms "malicious" and" software". Generic term for software which carries out harmful functions on a computer. This comprises amongst others viruses, worms, Trojan horses. See also Malware.
Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and Internationally · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Malware/malicious Code. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 15, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/malware-malicious-code
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