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Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.
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Bytes per second(BPS)
Internet; Internet security
The capital letter "B" in Bps indicates that this is a measure of 8 bits at a time, not to be confused with bits per second (bps).
Portable executable (PE)
Internet; Internet security
A common file format utilised on Microsoft NT-based platforms.
Internet control message protocol (ICMP)
Internet; Internet security
A type of protocol employed by a computer's operating system to communicate information to the user or to other systems. It is commonly used to send error messages, but also delivers other types of ...
Blended threat
Internet; Internet security
This threat includes a virus or worm using multiple infection techniques. This can include exploiting programme vulnerabilities, Trojan behavior, infecting files, Internet propagation routines, ...
Memory resident
Internet; Internet security
A programme that stays in the active RAM of a computer while other programmes (such as accessory software, activity monitoring, and resident scanning software) run. An activity monitor can cheque ...
Ping
Internet; Internet security
A basic Internet programme that verifies that a particular Internet address exists and can accept requests. "Ping" is also the act of using the ping utility or command. You can ping diagnostically ...
Brute-force attack
Internet; Internet security
A hacking method used to find passwords or encryption keys by trying every possible combination of characters until the correct one is found.
