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malicious software
1 point should be given for "malicious software" because malware is short for malicious software.
The correct answer is "malicious software." To determine this, you can break down the term "malware."
"Mal" is short for "malicious," which means intending to cause harm or damage.
"Ware" is short for "software," which refers to computer programs and applications.
By combining these two parts, we get "malware," which refers to any software that is designed to harm or exploit computer systems and their users.