Virus
Definition: A virus is malicious code that replicates itself. New viruses are discovered daily. Some exist simply to replicate themselves. Others can do serious damage such as erasing files or even rendering the computer itself inoperable.
Emerging Tech
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VBScript
Definition: VBScript is an active scripting language created by Microsoft to compete with Netscape’s JavaScript. VBScript is based on Microsoft’s popular programming language Visual Basic. VBScript is an active scripting language used within HTML to execute small programs to generate
UDP
Definition: UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a part of the TCP/IP suite of protocols used for communications on the Internet. It is similar to TCP except that it offers very little error-checking and does not establish a connection with a
Worm
Definition: A worm is similar to a virus. They replicate themselves like viruses, but do not alter files like viruses do. The main difference is that worms reside in memory and usually remain unnoticed until the rate of replication reduces
Trojan
Definition: A Trojan horse is called such as a reference to the story of the Trojan horse from Greek legend. It is a malicious program disguised as a normal application. Trojan horse programs do not replicate themselves like a virus,
TCP/IP
Definition: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) is a suite of protocols which make up the basic framework for communication on the Internet. The first part, TCP, helps to control how the larger data is broken down into smaller
TCP
Definition: The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a primary part of the TCP/IP set of protocols which forms the basis of communications on the Internet. TCP is responsible for breaking large data into smaller chunks of data called packets. TCP
Stateful Inspection
Definition: Stateful Inspection is a more in-depth form of Packet Filter firewall. While a Packet Filter only checks the packet header to determine the source and destination address and the source and destination ports to verify against its rules, Stateful
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Spam
Definition: Spam is the term used to describe unwanted or unsolicited email. It is generally sent in bulk to millions of email addresses at once and frequently contains other security concerns such as viruses, worms or phishing attacks. Also Known
SNMP
Definition: Simple Network Management Protocol, or SNMP, is a protocol used for monitoring network devices. Devices like printers and routers use SNMP to communicate their status. Administrators use SNMP to manage the function of various network devices. Also Known As: