malicious

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Studying the data, engineers from the company realized that some of the malicious traffic was coming from an employee’s home address.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The FBI said it was aware of "malicious actors" targeting Patel's email information.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Doe is also suing for malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeks a jury trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Nigel Dewale, who sent online abuse to England defender Jess Carter during last year's Women's Euros, is set to be sentenced on March 25 after pleading guilty to a charge of malicious communication in January.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He wanted to rise—a malicious, ironic voice insisted that he rise—and, at once, to leave this temple and go out into the world.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin