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barnacle
In a computer, a barnacle is unwanted programming, such as adware or spyware, that is downloaded and installed along with a user-requested program. Definition
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malvertisement (malicious advertisement or malvertising)
A malvertisement (malicious advertisement) is an advertisement on the Internet that delivers a malicious payload. Definition
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Quiz: Malware
So many kinds of malware in the wild! From garden variety worms to hybrid viruses, you've got to watch out for Trojan horses, spyware, and social engineering -- and don't forget to secure that back door! The first line of defense is knowledge, unders... Quiz
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advanced persistent threat (APT)
An advanced persistent threat is a network attack in which an unauthorized person gains access to a network and stays there undetected for a long period of time. Definition
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domain rotation
Domain rotation is a technique use by malware distributors to drive traffic from multiple domains to a single IP address that is controlled by the distributor. The goal of domain rotation is to make it harder for a network administrator to blacklist ... Definition
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metamorphic and polymorphic malware
Metamorphic and polymorphic malware are two categories of malicious programs that have the ability to change their code as they propagate. Definition
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bot worm
A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory, turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet that ... Definition
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cyberterrorism
According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyberterrorism is any "premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub... Definition
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I-SPY Act -- Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2005 (H.R. 744)
The I-SPY Act, formally known as the Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2005 (H.R. 744), is a bill in the U.S. Congress that would criminalize the unauthorized use of spyware, phishing, and other methods of using the Internet to obtain sensitive pers... Definition
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government Trojan
A government Trojan is spyware installed on a computer or network by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of capturing information relevant to a criminal investigation. Government Trojans represent a step in turning the tables on cybercriminals b... Definition