Type of computer malware (5)

I believe the answer is:

virus

(Other definitions for virus that I've seen before include "Cause of computer malfunctions?" , "Hidden destructive code in computer program - makes you sick" , "agent with bad influence" , "Pathogen - computing menace" , "computer problem" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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