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malicious code Last modified: Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Malicious code is the term used to describe any code in any part of a software system or script that is intended to cause undesired effects, security breaches or damage to a system. Malicious code describes a broad category of system security terms that includes attack scripts, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, backdoors, and malicious active content.
eSecurity Planet  A resource for daily information on e-security targeted to IT managers. The site provides users with information from a variety of sources, including experts at security product and services firms, and the consultants who follow the security industry. Open Networks Today Networking news moves at a fast pace, and Open Networks Today lets you keep up with it. Open Networks Today offers its readers the ability to control how news is presented through customizing content filters, discussions, and news feed links. Security Focus: Detecting and Removing Malicious Code Although some exploits are designed to announce their success (or taunt their victim), most remain quiet. As you can imagine, they stay silent for a reason: so they can conduct nefarious activity surreptitiously. Webopedia's "Did You Know?" Article The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse.	Related Categories Ethics Security Viruses Related Terms active content countermeasure dynamic malicious active content script security Trojan horse virus vulnerability scanning worm Shopping malicious code Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Software 16 Store Offers Books 4 Model Matches