Archives: Glossary Terms

Log4j

An open source Java-based software tool available from the Apache Software Foundation designed to log security and performance information. Vulnerabilities in Log4j came to light and began undergoing widespread criminal...

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lulz

The laughs, the yucks, the amusement. The leetspeak expression is often given as an explanation of cyber actions, especially low-grade attacks like defacements and petty doxing, that lack any comprehensible...

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Mac OS

A graphical interface-based operating system developed and sold by Apple.

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machine learning

Definition of machine learning : noun

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madware

Definition of madware : noun

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malicious 

Definition of malicious : adjective

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maltweet definition

Definition of maltweet : noun or verb

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Malvertising 

Online advertising used to spread malware.

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Malware 

Software designed to disrupt, damage, or intrude into a computer. Examples are viruses, dishonest adware, spyware, worms, Trojans, crimeware, and scareware.

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Man trap

A physical security access control device consisting of an enclosed hallway with interlocking doors on each end where both doors can’t be open at the same time.

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