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Internet security

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black hat hacker

Internet; Internet security

An individual with extensive computer knowledge whose purpose is to breach or bypass internet security. The general view is that, while hackers build things, crackers break things.

black hat SEO

Internet; Internet security

Black hat search engine optimization refers to a backhanded method of garnering a higher ranking in search engines.

botnets

Internet; Internet security

Bots, or robots, serve a command computer, carrying out automated functions at their master’s bidding.

cache

Internet; Internet security

A cache is a repository for stored data. It expedites the process of retrieving data.

cracker

Internet; Internet security

An individual with extensive computer knowledge whose purpose is to breach or bypass internet security.

Domain Name System (DNS)

Internet; Internet security

The Domain Name System (DNS) allows users to type easy-to-remember domain names into a browser while the computer interprets the name as a series of numbers, the IP (Internet Protocol) address.

access control service

Internet; Internet security

A security service that provides protection of system resources against unauthorized access. The two basic mechanisms for implementing this service are ACLs and tickets.