Information about a person left behind by his or her actions on the internet.

Malware that encrypts the user's data; also called ransomware

Computer code intentionally written to cause some form of harm, from stealing or destroying data to collecting information or allowing remote access to a system.

Software embedded on hardware devices to control the system.

Ransomware automatically downloaded when a user visits a webpage that is infected

Cookie that can only be sent using an encrypted session.

Digging through trash for useful information.

A macro that has been programmed to carry out malicious intent.

An approach to finding previously undetected unwanted programs or variants of known viruses through a learning approach.

Malware hidden inside other software that appears to be harmless.

Technology that tracks a user's keystrokes on a keyboard.

Malware deployed when conditions exist that the malware is seeking.

Computer code intentionally written to cause some form of harm; short for malicious software

The actions of malicious code.

A form of malware that allows the hacker to use an embedded backdoor to gain administrative control of the victim's computer.

A cookie that stays on the computer until an expiration date is met.

Malware that changes its characteristics in attempts to avoid detection from antivirus programs

Using a lie or scam to obtain private information.

Using social tools and techniques to obtain information.

Secret or unknown access point of entry into a system.

Encrypts data, rather than stealing or destroying, to prevent user access unless a fee is paid to the hacker; also known as cryptomalware.

A virus that infects a computer before the operating system loads.

Statement of if the site uses cookies and, if so, how.

Cookie that exists only as long as the web browser is open.

Cookie that originates from a visit to a website, but references a different website.

Something that takes a vulnerability to a level where the flaws can be exploited.

Malware that deploys its payload when a date or time occurs.

A flaw or potential for harm.

A flaw that exists in software when it was released and remains unknown until it is exploited by hackers.