Malicious Applets

• Compromise the user's privacy
• Actively snoop the user's keystrokes
• Steal resources to:
  • Orchestrate a DDoS attack
  • Send spam mail
  • Spread viruses
• Dial long-distance calls
• Impersonate on behalf of the user (including certificate authentication)
• Distribute sensitive documents

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