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Software (e.g., Trojan horse) that appears to perform a useful or desirable function, but actually gains unauthorized access to system resources or tricks a user into executing other malicious logic.
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Software or firmware capable of performing an unauthorized function on an information system (IS). [INFOSEC-99]
Source: atis.org (offline)

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Malicious code is the term used to describe any code in any part of a software system or script that is intended to cause undesired effects, security breaches or damage to a system. Malicious code des [..]
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A virus worm Trojan horse or other code-based malicious entity that infects a host.
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A computer program that is meant to hurt you and your computer. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are examples of malicious code.
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Any type of software capable of performing an unauthorized process on an information system
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  Malicious code includes all and any programs (including macros and scripts) which are deliberately coded in order to cause an unexpected (and usually, unwanted) event on a user's PC. However, whereas anti virus definitions ('vaccines') are released weekly or monthly, they operate retrospectively. In other words, someone's PC h [..]
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see Malware
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Viruses like Trojan horses, worms, and scripts used by crackers/hackers to gain privileges, capture passwords, and to modify audit logs to hide unauthorized activity or code intentionally included in a program to allow an unauthorized person/purpose.
Source: cnc.ucr.edu (offline)

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Source: computer-security-glossary.org

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Malicious code includes all and any programs (including macros and scripts) that are deliberately coded in order to cause an unexpected (and usually unwanted) event on a PC or other system. However, w [..]
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is any software that is intended to cause undesired effects, security breaches or damage, e.g. attack scripts, viruses, worms, spyware, Trojan horses, and logic bombs.
Source: cio.ubc.ca

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Malicious code is code causing damage to a computer or system. It is code not easily or solely controlled through the use of anti-virus tools. Malicious code can either activate itself or be like a vi [..]
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any code that is intentionally included in software or hardware for an unauthorized purpose one-time password
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Software or firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of adware are also examples of malicious code. Also known as Malware.
Source: ise.gov (offline)

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Software capable of performing an unauthorized process on an information system.
Source: mica.edu (offline)

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Malicious code is another description for programs such as vi ruses, worms and Trojans that perform unauthorised processes on a computer or network such as send in email, stealing passwords or deleting information.
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