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Heuristic
A rule-based method of identifying new threats. This method of scanning
does not rely on specific threat information database. The advantage of
the heuristic scan is that it is not fooled by a new variant of an existing
threat. However, it might occasionally report suspicious code in normal
programs, generating the so-called "false positive".
Honeypot
A decoy computer system set to attract hackers to study the way they
act and identify the heretical methods they use to collect system
information. Companies and corporations are more interested in
implementing and using honeypots to improve their overall state of
security.
IP
Internet Protocol - A routable protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite that
is responsible for IP addressing, routing, and the fragmentation and
reassembly of IP packets.
Java applet
A Java program which is designed to run only on a webpage. To use an
applet on a webpage, you would specify the name of the applet and the
size (length and width, in pixels) that the applet can utilize. When the
webpage is accessed, the browser downloads the applet from a server
and runs it on the user's machine (the client). Applets differ from apps
in that they are governed by a strict security protocol.
For example, even though applets run on the client, they cannot read or
write data onto the client's machine. Additionally, applets are further
restricted so that they can only read and write data from the same domain
that they are served from.
Keylogger
A keylogger is an app that logs anything you type.
Keyloggers are not malicious in nature. They can be used for legitimate
purposes, such as monitoring employees or children activity. However,
they are increasingly being used by cyber-criminals for malicious
purposes (for example, to collect private data, such as login credentials
and social security numbers).
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