Darth Malicos is a character from the "Star Wars" universe, specifically appearing in "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order." However, he is not known for any direct manipulation of Anakin Skywalker; that role is primarily attributed to Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) and his intricate plans to manipulate Anakin to the dark side.
Malicos was a fallen Jedi who turned to the dark side and sought power through his knowledge of the Force and the ancient lore of the Jedi and Sith. His motivations were more about his own ambitions rather than a direct influence over Anakin. In fact, by the time of "Fallen Order," Anakin has already fallen to the dark side and become Darth Vader, leaving little room for Malicos to directly impact Anakin's trajectory.
As for Palpatine's fears, he was highly concerned about the potential for other powerful Force users to disrupt his plans. Malicos's manipulation of others—even if it didn’t directly involve Anakin—could be seen as indicative of the peril that other dark side users posed. Palpatine was deeply paranoid and understood that the rise of another powerful dark side user could challenge his authority and control over the galaxy. This paranoia likely contributed to his schemes, including Order 66, which sought to eliminate the Jedi Order entirely and consolidate his power.
In contrast, Order 66 was a tactic used by Palpatine to remove the Jedi, whom he saw as a threat to his reign. He exploited the Clone Troopers’ programming to execute this order, viewing it as a necessary step to ensure his rule and eliminate any potential challengers, including Anakin/Vader, if they ever turned against him.
In summary, while Darth Malicos did manipulate certain characters in "Jedi: Fallen Order," the fundamental motivations and fears of Emperor Palpatine relate more to his overarching schemes and the necessity to maintain his absolute power over the galaxy, which he achieved through the execution of Order 66.