Internet security

Internet security

Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.

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trigger

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An event programmed by a malware author that activates a threat, such as a date, the number of days since an infection occurred, or a sequence of keystrokes. When the trigger event occurs, it ...

broadcast address

Internet; Internet security

A standard TCP/IP address that transmits a message to all machines within a local subnet.

silent installation

Internet; Internet security

Installing a software package onto a computer without the need for user intervention.

mutating virus

Internet; Internet security

Also known as polymorphic virus, a type of virus that changes, or mutates, as it progresses through its host files, making disinfection more difficult.

endpoint

Internet; Internet security

A computer or device that is the source or recipient of information exchanged with a network. Laptops, desktops, and personal digital assistants are examples of endpoints.