An active content module, which attempts to monopolize and exploits system resources is called a

A.
Macro virus

B.
Hostile applet

C.
Plug-in worm

D.
Cookie

Explanation:
This applet can execute in the network browser and may contain malicious code.
The types of downloadable programs are also known as mobile code. -Ronald Krutz The CISSP
PREP Guide (gold edition) pg 361
“ActiveX Controls are Microsoft’s answer to Sun’s Java applets. They operate in a very similar
fashion, but they are implemented using any on of a variety of languages, including Visual Basic,
C, C++ and Java. There are two key distinctions between Java applets and ActiveX controls. First,
ActiveX controls use proprietary Microsoft technology and, therefore, can only execute on systems
running Microsoft operating systems. Second, ActiveX controls are not subject to the sandbox
restrictions placed on Java applets. They have full access to the Windows operating environment
and can perform a number of privileged actions. Therefore, special precautions must be taken
when deciding which ActiveX controls to download and execute. Many security administrators

have taken the somewhat harsh position of prohibiting the download of any ActiveX content from
all but a select handful of trusted sites.” Pg. 214 Tittel: CISSP Study Guide