YES! stay away from them...
A Trojan Horse can carry malicious code in it. Not all Trojans have malicious code
Cookies are not malicious code. They are just text files that save data for the sites you use. While cookies can be used maliciously, they are not malicious in and of themselves.
Cookies are not considered malicious code; they are small data files stored on a user's device by websites to track user activity and preferences. In contrast, worms, viruses, and Trojans are all types of malicious code designed to harm systems, steal information, or disrupt operations. Therefore, cookies are the exception among the options listed.
Trojan horses, Skipjacks, and honeypots are not all malicious code; they represent different concepts in cybersecurity. A Trojan horse is malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software to deceive users. Skipjack, on the other hand, refers to a specific encryption algorithm rather than malware. A honeypot is a security mechanism designed to attract and detect potential attackers, serving as a trap rather than a form of malicious code.
ICMP
is a worm a malicious code
A file with the extension ".exe" is most likely to contain malicious code. This extension indicates an executable file, which can run programs on your computer. Malicious actors often use executable files to deliver harmful software such as viruses, trojans, or ransomware. It is important to exercise caution when opening files with the ".exe" extension, especially if they are from unknown or untrusted sources.
Actually they aren't. Computer viruses and Trojan horses are two different types of malware, i.e., malicious software.The type known as "Trojan horses" are named after the horse which, according to legend, was given as a "gift" by the Greeks, to the Trojans - their enemies. Just like the horse in the legend, the malware called "Trojan horses" also have a malicious intention. For more information about the legend, check the Wikipedia article on "Trojan horse".
Malicious code refers to any software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise computer systems, networks, or data. Key characteristics include self-replication, stealthiness to avoid detection, and the ability to execute harmful actions such as data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access. Common forms include viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware. Malicious code often exploits vulnerabilities in software or user behavior to propagate and achieve its objectives.
Malicious code can manifest in various forms, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware. Viruses attach themselves to legitimate files, while worms replicate across networks without user intervention. Trojans disguise themselves as legitimate software to trick users, and ransomware encrypts files, demanding payment for access. Spyware secretly monitors user activity, often collecting sensitive information for malicious purposes.
Malicious mobile code, or various viruses, worms, trojans, and other Internet predators, is a very real danger on the Internet. In order to protect yourself from such danger, be wary when responding to emails. Do not accept emails from unknown senders, and make sure your email provider has an up-to-date spam filter.
Some examples of malicious code would be Computer Viruses, logic bombs, spyware, and adware.