1. ASIR2 - Cybersecurity Terms

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Malware

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Any software designed to harm, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer or network.

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Phishing

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A type of cyberattack where someone tries to trick you into giving away personal information by pretending to be a trusted person or company, usually via email or message.

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Ransomware

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A type of malware that locks or encrypts your files and demands money (a ransom) to unlock them.

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Brute-force attack

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When a hacker tries to guess your password by trying many combinations quickly, usually with the help of a computer program.