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Q: Do .bat files extenstion contain malicious code?
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Are Trojan horses honey pots cookies and skipjacks examples of a malicious code?

A Trojan Horse can carry malicious code in it. Not all Trojans have malicious code


What type of malicious code is placed within a program to allow future access?

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What are example of malicious code?

Malicious code is any code designed to have an effect that is unintended by the receiver. Viruses, Spyware and Malware are three examples. Virus: Any code designed with the intent to damage files or disrupt hardware on a computer and to pass itself to other computers with the same intent. Spyware: Code designed to track your usage on the internet and to deliver that information to outside marketing computers and advertise services to you. Malware: Code designed to steal personal information such as usernames, passwords, bank account info, credit card numbers and report that information to people who may use your financial information to steal from you. Other types may be called trojans, backdoors, worms, spyware, adware, or bloatware.


Is honeypot a malicious code?

No honeypot (in a nutshell) is used to lure and trap hackers from stealing information on the system


What is a botnets?

Botnets are networks of infected computers that can be controlled by a master computer. Such compromised computers are infected due a malicious code. The malicious code or malware is sent to computers through various means like email attachments, spam emails, video downloads, music downloads etc. Computers that are vulnerable are the first ones to be targeted.