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Virus
Internet; Internet security
A computer programme file capable of attaching to discs or other files and replicating itself repeatedly, typically without user knowledge or permission. Some viruses attach to files, so when the ...
Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
Internet; Internet security
Used to transfer HTML documents. The standard port used is Port 80 in IP networking terminology, although port 443 is used for secure HTTP. Many companies also use Port 8080
File allocation table (FAT)
Internet; Internet security
The File Allocation Table is the area of a disc that stores the list of files. Also, a formatting system for disc drives. Some malware deliberately overwrites the FAT on a disc to destroy data.
General test mail for unsolicited bulk email (GTUBE)
Internet; Internet security
A test to verify that anti-spam software is operating correctly.
Shell script
Internet; Internet security
A specific type of script file in UNIX environment shells. Common variants include scripts for BASH and CShell, which are much like DOS batch files.
Scanning
Internet; Internet security
A scan will examine files to find viruses and other potentially unwanted code.
Hoax
Internet; Internet security
A fraudulent email that is sent in chain-letter fashion, describing a devastating, highly unlikely type of virus or any other large, usually negative event. Hoaxes are detectable because they have ...
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