V - Definitions
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virtual firewall
A virtual firewall is a firewall device or service that provides network traffic filtering and monitoring for virtual machines (VMs) in a virtualized environment.
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virtual local area network hopping (VLAN hopping)
Virtual local area network hopping (VLAN hopping) is a method of attacking the network resources of a VLAN by sending packets to a port not usually accessible from an end system.
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virus (computer virus)
A computer virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a program or file. A virus can replicate and spread across an infected system and it often propagates to other systems, much like a biological virus spreads from host to host.
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virus hoax
A virus hoax is a false warning about a computer virus.
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voice squatting
Voice squatting is an attack vector for voice user interfaces, or VUIs, that exploits homonyms -- words that sound the same, but are spelled differently -- and input errors -- words that are mispronounced.
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vulnerability assessment
A vulnerability assessment is the process of defining, identifying, classifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in computer systems, applications and network infrastructures.
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vulnerability disclosure
Vulnerability disclosure is the practice of reporting security flaws in computer software or hardware.
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vulnerability management
Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, assessing, remediating and mitigating security vulnerabilities in software and computer systems.