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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">malware</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>programs</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>malicious computer program</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>malicious software</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Programs written to disrupt or damage computers or other electronic devices. Malware may include viruses, worms, spyware, or trojans, and typically infects personal computers through e-mail, Web sites, or periferal hardware devices. Malware may be used to take over PCs to create shadow networks to deliver spam or perform denial of service attacks on Web sites. ]]></note></mads>