Emails are sent to large numbers of users simultaneously in an attempt to “fish” sensitive information by posing as reputable…
a type of malware that opens a permanent “back door” into a computer system; once installed, a rootkit will allow…
A security risk is a condition in which a computer is more vulnerable to an attack. This condition can be…
An alternative form of phishing that occurs via text or SMS message.
The use of psychological manipulation to trick people into divulging confidential information or providing access to funds. The art of…
This type of cloud computing delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of customers using a multitenant architecture.…
SPAM is the use of electronic messaging systems (email) to send unsolicited bulk messages (usually advertising or other irrelevant posts)…
The targeting of specific companies or individuals, using hand-crafted messages meant to trick them into divulging personal or confidential data for…
Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge; can…
A Trojan horse, or Trojan, is a type of malicious code or software that looks legitimate but can take control…