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 FCC noted that malicious access to routers was involved in three cyberattacks - referred to as Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon - aimed at US infrastructure between 2024 and 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“There was no allegation of deadly force and no allegation of malicious intent.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

This malicious suggestion drove Cephalus mad with jealousy.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton