Cybersecurity Terms

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Virus

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A type of malicious software that replicates itself by infecting other computer programs.

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Malware

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Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

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Antivirus

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Software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.

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Trojan

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A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.

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Phishing

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A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.

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Spyware

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Software that secretly monitors user activity and collects personal information.

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Worm

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A type of malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.

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Ransomware

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A type of malicious software that encrypts a user's files and demands payment for the decryption key.

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Adware

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Software that automatically displays or downloads advertisements when a user is online.

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Botnet

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A network of infected computers that are controlled remotely to perform malicious tasks.