What does the cryptic crossword clue "Malware gets rid of evidence of underground activity? (9)" mean?

The definition is "evidence of underground activity?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WORM (synonym="computer malware") + CASTS (synonym="gets rid of") = WORMCASTS; definition: "evidence of underground activity?" The answer is WORMCASTS.

Malware gets rid of evidence of underground activity? (9)

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