Defined term
Malicious Applet
Malicious Applet: A small application program that is automatically downloaded and executed and that performs an unauthorized function on an information system.
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Definition
A small application program that is automatically downloaded and executed and that performs an unauthorized function on an information system.
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- Definition 2
A small application program that is automatically downloaded and executed and that performs an unauthorized function on an information system. (From: CNSSI 4009) (NICCS)
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