4.24 Definition: Maliciously means with the intent to cause harm or distress. It is often used to describe someone's behavior or actions that are intended to hurt, deceive, or cause harm to another person or property. There are several types of malicious behavior including fraud, cybercrime, physical assault, and property damage. Malicious behavior can also involve the use of malicious software, such as computer viruses, malware, and ransomware.