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and runs it on the user's machine (the client). Applets differ from apps
in that they are governed by a strict security protocol.
For example, even though applets run on the client, they cannot read or
write data onto the client's machine. Additionally, applets are further
restricted so that they can only read and write data from the same domain
that they are served from.
Keylogger
A keylogger is an app that logs anything you type.
Keyloggers are not malicious in nature. They can be used for legitimate
purposes, such as monitoring employees or children activity. However,
they are increasingly being used by cyber-criminals for malicious
purposes (for example, to collect private data, such as login credentials
and social security numbers).
Macro virus
A type of computer threat that is encoded as a macro embedded in a
document. Many apps, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, support
powerful macro languages.
These apps allow you to embed a macro in a document, and have the
macro execute each time the document is opened.
Mail client
An email client is an app that enables you to send and receive email.
Memory
Internal storage areas in the computer. The term memory identifies data
storage that comes in the form of chips, and the word storage is used
for memory that exists on tapes or disks. Every computer comes with a
certain amount of physical memory, usually referred to as main memory
or RAM.
Non-heuristic
This method of scanning relies on specific threat information database.
The advantage of the non-heuristic scan is that it is not fooled by what
might seem to be a threat, and does not generate false alarms.
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