User Manual

Glossary
Activation code
Is a unique key that can be bought from retail and used to activate a
specific product or service. An activation code enables the activation of
a valid subscription for a certain period of time and number devices and
can also be used to extend a subscription with the condition to be
generated for the same product or service.
ActiveX
ActiveX is a model for writing programs so that other programs and the
operating system can call them. ActiveX technology is used with
Microsoft Internet Explorer to make interactive webpages that look and
behave like computer programs, rather than static pages. With ActiveX,
users can ask or answer questions, use push buttons, and interact in
other ways with the webpage. ActiveX controls are often written using
Visual Basic.
Active X is notable for a complete lack of security controls; computer
security experts discourage its use over the internet.
Advanced persistent threat
Advanced persistent threat (APT) exploits vulnerabilities of systems to
steal important information to deliver it to the source. Big groups such
as organizations, companies, or governments, are targeted by this threat.
The objective of an advanced persistent threat is to remain undetected
for a long time being able to monitor and gather important information
without damaging the targeted machines. The method used to inject
the threat into the network is through a PDF file or an Office document
that look harmless so that every user can run the files.
Adware
Adware is often combined with a host app that is provided at no charge
as long as the user agrees to accept the adware. Because adware apps
are usually installed after the user has agreed to a licensing agreement
that states the purpose of the app, no offense is committed.
However, pop-up advertisements can become an annoyance, and in
some cases degrade system performance. Also, the information that
Glossary 303
Bitdefender Total Security