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compile

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Converts a high-level program into a machine language program. A compiler program helps accomplish this conversion and discovers syntax errors when a script is being compiled.

AutoUpdate

Internet; Internet security

The program that automatically updates McAfee software with the latest detection definition (. DAT) files and scan engine. It upgrades all supported versions of McAfee VirusScan.

security posture

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A company’s approach to all of its security issues. The security posture should include both technical and nontechnical elements (such as policies, procedures, and controls) that address internal ...

parasitic infector

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A virus that modifies existing files on a disk, injecting its code into the file where it resides. When the user runs the infected file, the virus runs, too.

This type of virus loads into memory and remains inactive until a trigger event. When the event occurs, the virus activates, either infecting a file or disk, or causing other consequences. All boot ...

link farm

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On the World Wide Web, a link farm is any group of web sites that all hyperlink to every other site in the group. Although some link farms can be created by hand, most are created through automated ...