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What is a Sandbox?

 , updated on July 26, 2023
A sandbox is an environment for running programs that restricts them to virtual resources such as disk space, operating system APIs and memory. This may also allow access to real resources such as an internet connection.
The purpose of a sandbox is to prevent untrusted programs or resources from damaging a system or infecting it with malware. Programs inside the sandbox are typically unaware they're in a sandbox. They may attempt to make changes to critical files and resources but these changes only occur in the sandbox.
Overview: Sandbox
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Definition
A virtual environment that is used to isolate running programs from real resources such as files.
Value
Properly implemented, a sandbox keeps programs contained in a virtual environment that prevents them from making real changes to systems.
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