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Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.
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defacement
Internet; Internet security
Defacement occurs when there is a change made to the home page or other key pages of a website by an unauthorized individual or process.
certificate authority-signed SSL
Internet; Internet security
This process uses a secure socket layer (SSL) to authenticate and encrypt data through a certificate that is digitally signed by the certificate authority.
boot disk
Internet; Internet security
A disk that contains special, hidden startup files and other programs to run a computer, usually specific to the operating system and version. Several types of boot disks are available to an average ...
drive-by download
Internet; Internet security
Installs malware or potentially unwanted programs merely by viewing an email or webpage on an improperly patched system.
payload
Internet; Internet security
The “cargo” code in a virus rather than the portions used to avoid detection or replicate. The payload code can display text or graphics on the screen, or it may corrupt or erase data. Not all ...
host-based security system
Internet; Internet security
This security application functions by being installed on and protecting each node, or host computer, in a network.
Smurf attack
Internet; Internet security
A denial-of-service attack that floods its targets with replies to ICMP echo or ping requests. A Smurf attack, named after its exploit program, pings Internet broadcast addresses which then forward ...
