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Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.
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Drive-by download
Internet; Internet security
Instals malware or potentially unwanted programmes merely by viewing an email or webpage on an improperly patched system.
Defacement
Internet; Internet security
Defacement occurs when there is a change made to the home page or other key pages of a website by an unauthorised individual or process.
Trojan
Internet; Internet security
A malicious programme that pretends to be a benign application. It does not replicate but causes damage or compromises the security of your computer. Typically, an individual emails a Trojan horse ...
@m
Internet; Internet security
Part of the McAfee convention for naming viruses and Trojans. This suffix is attached to the end of virus names to indicate that the virus can transmit itself via email. The single "m" indicates ...
Vulnerability assessment (VA)
Internet; Internet security
The process of analysing the risk associated with vulnerability scan results.
Exit code
Internet; Internet security
The code produced by a scan programme after it completes a scan. Exit codes identify any viruses or problems found during a scan. You can use exit codes in batch scripted operations to determine ...
