Network Security: An MPE/iX Overview

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GENERAL NETWORKING
• Modern Malicious Code – “Malware”
– Around 1999 was first occurrence of large propagation of e-
mail infecting malware
– Virus protection is now more reactive
– E-mail infections are insidious by bypassing firewalls.
– Multi-module programs and plugins increase vulnerability
– Dynamic linking increase problems also
– Mobile code (Java, JavaScript, ActiveX, Plugins) allows for
easier delivery mechanism