Previously a limited-edition reward from participating in The Cicero Crisis, this mod can now be acquired as a drop by killing Corrupted Vor in level 40-60 Orokin Void missions.
This mod was previously obtainable in the Razorback Armada event, as a drop from killing the Razorback.
Malignant Force is additive with similar mods. For example, a Snipetron with a max rank Malignant Force and Rifle Aptitude will have a 20% × (1 + 60% + 90%) = 50% status chance.