Security Definitions
Core security concepts including ransomware, social engineering, data breaches, zero-day exploits, DNS hijacking, and API security.
What is DNS hijacking?
DNS hijacking is an attack in which DNS queries are redirected to malicious servers, causing users to be sent to fraudulent websites without their knowledge.
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files or locks them out of their system, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for restoring access.
What is ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)?
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a business model in which ransomware developers lease their malware and infrastructure to affiliates who carry out attacks, sharing the ransom profits between them.
What is swatting?
Swatting is a dangerous form of harassment in which an attacker makes a false emergency report to law enforcement, typically claiming a violent situation, to trigger an armed police response at a victim's location.
What is web application security?
Web application security is the practice of protecting websites and web applications from cyber threats by identifying, remediating, and preventing vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.