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What is Malicious Code?
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Malicious code (also called vandals) is a new breed of Internet threat that cannot
be efficiently controlled by conventional antivirus software alone. In contrast
to viruses that require a user to execute a program in order to cause damage, vandals
are auto-executable applications.
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Malicious code can take the form of:
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- Java Applets
- ActiveX Controls
- Scripting languages
- Browser plug-ins
- Pushed content
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Once inside your network or workstation malicious code can enter network drives
and propagate. They can also cause network and mail server overload by sending email
messages, stealing data and passwords, deleting document files, email files or passwords,
and even re-formatting hard drives.
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eSafe protects your network from malicious code at the first point of entry into
your network: the Internet gateway.
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Malicous Code Information
