malicious
/məˈlɪʃəs/
adjective
- Intending or showing a desire to cause harm or suffering to others.
- Spreading malicious lies about someone can destroy their reputation.
- The malicious email was designed to trick people into giving away their passwords.
- She gave a malicious smile when she saw her coworker make a mistake.
- Relating to software or code designed to damage or disrupt computer systems.
- Antivirus programs help protect your computer from malicious threats.
- The company's network was attacked by malicious software that encrypted all files.
- Always be careful not to click on links that might contain malicious code.
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