https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary Glossary en-us 2019-05-14 22:53:09 UTC 2019-05-14 22:59:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F26d3.png 91031105 https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128046 Malware, short for malicious software, includes any software (such as a virus, Trojan, or spy-ware) that is installed on your computer or mobile device. The software is then used, usually covertly, to compromise the integrity of your device. Most commonly, malware is designed to give attackers access to your infected computer. That access may allow others to monitor and control your online activity or steal your personal information or other sensitive data.

]]> 2019-05-14 22:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128046 91031105 https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128105 In basic terms, encryption is a way to send a message in code. The only person who can decode the message is the person with the correct key; to anyone else, the message looks like a random series of letters, numbers, and characters. Encryption is especially important if you are trying to send sensitive information that other people should not be able to access. Because email messages are sent over the Internet and might be intercepted by an attacker, it’s important to add an additional layer of security to sensitive information.

]]> 2019-05-14 22:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128105 91031105 https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128293 Breach of secured information or private information that was accessed without authorization. Cyber criminals have been known to target large organizations in order to infiltrate network security, uncovering a mass amount of consumers’ sensitive information.

]]> 2019-05-14 22:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128293 91031105 https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128397 A cyber-attack is any type of offensive maneuver employed by nation-states, individuals, groups, society or organizations that targets computer information systems, infrastructures, computer networks, and/or personal computer devices by various means of malicious acts usually originating from an anonymous source that either steals, alters, or destroys a specified target by hacking into a susceptible system.

]]> 2019-05-14 22:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128397 91031105 https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128502 A denial-of-service (DOS) attack occurs when legitimate users are unable to access information systems, devices, or other network resources due to the actions of a malicious cyber threat actor. Services affected may include email, websites, online accounts (e.g., banking), or other services that rely on the affected computer or network. A denial-of-service is accomplished by flooding the targeted host or network with traffic until the target cannot respond or simply crashes, preventing access for legitimate users. ]]> 2019-05-14 22:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/91031105/security_glossary/wish/360128502