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integer overflow

Internet; Internet security

A condition in an operating system or application that allows data input that will manipulate an integer value in the application to corrupt memory.

bandwidth

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The maximum amount of information that can be transmitted over a channel (wired, wireless). For digital devices, bandwidth is measured in bits per second (bps). For analog devices, bandwidth is ...

botnet

Internet; Internet security

A collection of zombie PCs. Botnet is short for robot network. A botnet can consist of tens or even hundreds of thousands of zombie computers. A single PC in a botnet can automatically send ...

Machine code (often written in assembly language) used as the payload to exploit a software bug. This method enables the hacker to communicate with the computer through the operating system command ...

log file

Internet; Internet security

An activity record of anti-virus software. Log files record actions during installation, scanning, and updating.

trojan horse

Internet; Internet security

A malicious program that pretends to be a benign application. It does not replicate but causes damage or compromises the security of your computer. Typically, an individual emails a Trojan horse to ...

ZIP file (.zip)

Internet; Internet security

A compressed file that can contain multiple files. ZIP files are used to send multiple files without the associated disk space and download time issues. ZIP files can contain viruses, so you should ...