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Distributed denial of service (DDOS)

Internet; Internet security

A type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack in which more than one traffic generator directs traffic to a targeted URL. Traffic-generating programmes are called agents, and the controlling programme is ...

Executable (EXE) file

Internet; Internet security

An executable file or programme that launches a set of operations on a computer. Files with different extensions, like . Dll, are often support files for EXE programs. Viruses commonly infect EXE ...

Bps

Internet; Internet security

The standard measure of data speed or data transmission is bits per second (bps). It is calculated by how many bits of data are transmitted or received over a one-second period.

Personally identifiable information (PII)

Internet; Internet security

Any information that, by itself or when combined with other information, can identify an individual.

Common Malware Enumeration (CME)

Internet; Internet security

This standard reference system identifies viruses and other malware, and aims to reduce confusion caused when security vendors give different names or aliases for the same threat.

Logic bomb

Internet; Internet security

Also known as time bomb, a programme that allows a Trojan to lie dormant and then attack when the conditions are just right. Triggers for logic bombs include a change in a file, a particular series ...

Heuristic analysis

Internet; Internet security

A method of scanning that looks for virus-like behaviour patterns or activities. Most leading anti-virus packages have a heuristic scanning method to detect new or not-yet-known viruses in the ...