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Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.
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Bimodal virus
Internet; Internet security
A type of virus that infects both boot records and files and is also known as a bipartite virus.
Keylogger
Internet; Internet security
This software intercepts data between the user entering it and the intended recipient application. Trojan and PUP keyloggers may be functionally identical. McAfee software detects both types of ...
Subnet
Internet; Internet security
A group of computers and devices that share the same IP address prefix. As its name suggests, a subnet (short for subnetwork) is a section of the network.
Bug
Internet; Internet security
An unintentional fault in a software programme that can have unwanted side effects. Examples include various web browser security issues and software problems.
Scan
Internet; Internet security
A scan will examine files to find viruses and other potentially unwanted code.
Upload
Internet; Internet security
Uploading a file is the process of sending a file to another computer.
Web 2.0 vulnerabilities
Internet; Internet security
The specific, exploitable defects to Web 2. 0 sites and applications. The flexible ability of Web 2. 0 sites to absorb new content (especially from unvetted users) combined with the vulnerabilities ...
