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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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A small application program that is automatically downloaded and executed and that performs an unauthorized function on an information system.

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A small application program that is automatically downloaded and executed and that performs an unauthorized function on an information system. (From: CNSSI 4009) (NICCS)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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