Cybersecurity Terminology

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Virus

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Resides in and infects computers. It can activate at any time, taking over the computer.

It attaches to other programs.

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Puertas Trampa

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Hidden entry points in software that allow unauthorized access to systems.

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Robo de Identidad

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A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.

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Buceo en contenedores

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The practice of searching through trash to find sensitive information.

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Pared de fuego

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A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

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Caballo de Troya

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Seems useful, but it can delete data or cause irreparable damage.

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Razón para el spyware

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To monitor internet activity for advertising purposes.

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Adherencia del virus

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It attaches to other programs and infects the software.

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Gusano

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A type of malicious software that replicates and spreads to other computers.

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Encriptación

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It takes the original data and encodes it using a key.