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What is a business continuity plan? A business continuity plan (BCP) is a strategic document that outlines how an organization will continue its operations and recover quickly in the event...
What is an attack vector? An attack vector is the method or pathway that cybercriminals use to gain unauthorized access to a system, network, or device to exploit vulnerabilities. Attack...
What is cross-site scripting? Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a web security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. These scripts are executed...
What is a teardrop attack in cybersecurity? A teardrop attack is a type of Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack that exploits vulnerabilities in how operating systems handle fragmented IP packets. When large...
What is polymorphic malware and how does it work? Polymorphic malware is a type of malicious software that continuously changes its code or appearance to evade detection by traditional antivirus...
What is a keylogger? A keylogger (short for keystroke logger) is a type of surveillance or malicious software (or hardware device) that records every keystroke made on a computer or...
What is privilege escalation? Privilege escalation is a cyberattack tactic where an attacker exploits vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or weaknesses in a system to gain higher-level access than initially authorized. It enables...
What is a packet fragmentation attack? A packet fragmentation attack is a type of network exploit where attackers deliberately manipulate the fragmentation of IP packets to bypass security controls or...
What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) is often referred to as the “phonebook of the internet.” It is a hierarchical naming system that translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com)...
