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Use of implied eval can compromise site security

Use of implied eval, and eval type functions causes severe security cross site scripting attack loopholes, on the site

CheckId SPC028902
TypeName ImpliedEvalEvil
Severity Error
Type JavaScriptFile

Bad Practice

setTimeout("alert('Hi!');", 100);

Good Practice
setTimeout(function() {
  alert("Hi!");
}, 100);

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