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Answer for the clue "Pernicious computer programs ", 7 letters:
malware

Alternative clues for the word malware

Computer viruses, e.g
Contaminating download
Computer security threat
It might give you a virus
Apple worms, say
Macho guards fighting Trojans et al
Viruses, worms, etc.
Fighting in island capital not good for a PC
Worms and such

Word definitions for malware in dictionaries

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1997, from mal- + -ware , from software , etc.

Usage examples of malware.

For example, malware may be a version of the Trojan Horse talked about in Chapter 6.

I mean, malware is potentially more than a nuisance -- emergency systems, air traffic control, and nuclear reactors all run on vulnerable software.

Malware may look innocent enough, may even be a Word document or PowerPoint presentation, or any program that has macro functionality, but it will secretly install an unauthorized program.