malicious code
Harmful computer instructions
Malicious code is software designed to harm, exploit, or compromise computer systems without the user's consent.
The category includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware—any program that damages data, steals information, or hijacks system resources.
The security team detected malicious code embedded in the email attachment.
Also called malware.
- computer virusSelf-copying malicious program
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- trojan horseSubversive disguised threat
- wormLimbless soil invertebrate
- exploitNotable act or abuse
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- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
malicious codeantivirus software
Malware detection program
antimalware · security software · security patches · firewalls · cybersecurity tools
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