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A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.

Spam are irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the internet to a large number of recipients.

Hackers that break into the network to steal information that will be used to harm the owner or the users ...

White Hat Hackers breaches the network to gain sensitive information with the owner’s consent – making it completely legal.

A hacking attack that tricks victims into clicking on an unintended link or button, usually disguised as a harmless element.

Short for “penetration testing,” this practice is a means of evaluating security using hacker tools and techniques with the aim ...

Definition: Encryption is the process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with ...

Another kind of malware that allows cybercriminals to remotely control your computer. Rootkits are especially damaging because they are hard to detect, ...

Short for “malicious software”. It is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Cyberdefinition: Firewalls are a defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out. Firewalls can be hardware or software-based.