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Malware/malicious Code

Malware/malicious Code: Comes from the terms "malicious" and" software".

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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.

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Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and Internationally
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