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Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.
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quarantine
Internet; Internet security
The isolation of files that are suspected of containing a virus, spam, suspicious content, or PUPs. Quarantined files cannot be opened or executed.
password stealer
Internet; Internet security
Also known as PWS, a type of Trojan used specifically to steal a user’s password.
file infector, file virus
Internet; Internet security
A virus that attaches or associates itself with a file. File infectors usually append or prepend themselves to regular program files or overwrite program code. File infectors can also be programs ...
bytes per second(BPS)
Internet; Internet security
The capital letter “B” in Bps indicates that this is a measure of 8 bits at a time, not to be confused with bits per second (bps).
unified threat management (UTM) appliance
Internet; Internet security
A network security appliance that can run multiple security functions on a single device at the same time. A UTM appliance must be able to perform network firewalling, network intrusion detection ...
exit code
Internet; Internet security
The code produced by a scan program after it completes a scan. Exit codes identify any viruses or problems found during a scan. You can use exit codes in batch scripted operations to determine what ...
portable executable (PE)
Internet; Internet security
A common file format utilized on Microsoft NT-based platforms.
