Internet security

Internet security

Definitions for common terms and phrases related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology.

Contributors in Internet security

Internet security

A type of virus that modifies directory table entries so the virus can start before any other program. The virus code only exists in one location, but running any program runs the cluster virus as ...

namespace providers (NSPs)

Internet; Internet security

DLLs that utilize Winsock APIs to insert themselves into the TCP/IP stack. Namespace providers redirect traffic from one site to an intermediary site.

self-extracting file

Internet; Internet security

A type of compressed file capable of extract itself when run. Most large files transferred across the Internet are compressed to save disk space and reduce transfer times. A self-extracting program ...

millions of bits per second (Mbps)

Internet; Internet security

A measure of bandwidth on mediums such as telephone lines, cable lines, or optical fibers.

spammer

Internet; Internet security

Spam messages sent by an individual, organization, or system.

polymorphic virus

Internet; Internet security

Also know as mutating or self-encrypting virus, a virus that can change its byte pattern when it replicates, avoiding detection by simple string-scanning techniques. Some polymorphic viruses use ...

Web 2.0

Internet; Internet security

A catchphrase for the latest generation of interactive web applications, including scripts, XML, and applets. These applications allow users to generate content, such as blogs, multimedia, and code.