The disclosed embodiments include a method for disarming malicious code in a computer system having a processor. The method comprises accessing, by the computer system, input content, wherein the input content includes a plurality of data units having a value representing media content, and adjusting, by the processor, a data unit value of at least a portion of the data units, wherein the portion of the data units and an adjustment of the data unit value are determined so as to render any malicious code included in the plurality of data units inactive for its intended malicious purpose while not interfering with an intended use of the input content.