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Windows socket (Winsoc)
Internet; Internet security
A type of application programme interface (API) used to develop Windows applications, allowing a computer to communicate with other computers and applications (such as web browsers) via TCP/IP.
Protocol
Internet; Internet security
A set of rules enabling computers or devices to exchange data with one another with as few errors as possible. These rules govern issues such as error checking and data compression.
.dr
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 a "dropper," a file that instals or drops other malware.
Desktop computer
Internet; Internet security
A personal computer or workstation designed to reside on or under a desktop.
DLL injector
Internet; Internet security
This infection method is used by a malware author to hide the author's presence, particularly from desktop firewalls. The malware author codes the threat to inject an additional DLL into an ...
Alert Manager
Internet; Internet security
A McAfee utility that configures alerts for various notification methods, such as a pager message or email. Alert Manager allows you to select specific events, such as virus detection, to trigger ...
Password stealer (PWS)
Internet; Internet security
A type of Trojan used specifically to steal a user's password.