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Internet security

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certificate trust list

Internet; Internet security

A signed list of root certification authority certificates that an administrator considers reputable for designated purposes, such as client authentication or secure e-mail.

sidejacking

Internet; Internet security

A malicious attack that hijacks an active Web session with a remote service by intercepting and using the credentials that identified the user/victim to that specific server. Sidejacking is most ...

Firesheep

Internet; Internet security

Firesheep is a Firefox plug-in that uses a packet sniffer to launch session hijacking attacks over unsecured Wi-Fi networks. It intercepts unencrypted cookies from websites such as Facebook and ...

Ad supported software, often called adware, is used when referencing any type of software that downloads or displays unwanted advertisement on a computer while the software is being used. Adware is ...

antivirus

Internet; Internet security

Antivirus (or anti-virus) software is used to safeguard a computer from malware, including viruses, computer worms, and trojans.

Arbitrary Code Execution

Internet; Internet security

Through arbitrary code execution, a cybercriminal may acquire control of a target through some sort of vulnerability, thereby gaining the power to execute commands at will.

backdoor

Internet; Internet security

A backdoor refers to a method in which a hacker can bypass normal authentication on a computer to gain remote access without the knowledge of the user. A backdoor is a general term that may refer to ...