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ping of death
Internet; Internet security
A hacking technique used to cause a denial-of-service attack by sending a large ICMP packet to a target. As the target tries to reassemble the packet, the packet size overflows the buffer and can ...
htool
Internet; Internet security
Prefix for PUP detections of applications that are classified as hacker tools.
denial of service (DOS)
Internet; Internet security
This attack targets a computer, server, or network and is either an intentional or accidental byproduct of instruction code that is either launched from a separate network or Internet-connected ...
phishing
Internet; Internet security
A method of fraudulently obtaining personal information, such as passwords, Social Security numbers, and credit card details by sending spoofed emails that look like they are sent from trusted ...
@mm
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 that the virus can transmit itself via email. The double “m” indicates ...
banner
Internet; Internet security
Information that is displayed when a user connects to a remote system.
personal digital assistant (PDA)
Internet; Internet security
A handheld device that combines computing, telephone, fax, Internet, and networking features.
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