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Self-extracting file

Internet; Internet security

A type of compressed file capable of extract itself when run. Most large files transferred across the Internet are compressed to save disc space and reduce transfer times. A self-extracting ...

This type of virus loads into memory and remains inactive until a trigger event. When the event occurs, the virus activates, either infecting a file or disk, or causing other consequences. All boot ...

Namespace providers (NSPs)

Internet; Internet security

DLLs that utilise Winsock APIs to insert themselves into the TCP/IP stack. Namespace providers redirect traffic from one site to an intermediary site.

Millions of bits per second (Mbps)

Internet; Internet security

A measure of bandwidth on mediums such as telephone lines, cable lines, or optical fibers.

Spammer

Internet; Internet security

Spam messages sent by an individual, organization, or system.

Sparse infector virus

Internet; Internet security

Also known as a sparse virus, a type of virus that only infects files when certain conditions are met. Examples include viruses that infect files only on their 10th execution or viruses that target ...

Boot records

Internet; Internet security

Areas on diskettes or hard discs that contain some of the first instructions executed by a PC as it boots. Boot records load and execute to load the operating system. Once boot records are infected ...