Terminologies

Terminologies, Definition, Abbreviations, Acronyms

Baiting - this happens when someone leaves a device (mouse, flash drive, CD) in plain sight hoping someone will use it. The device has malware that will give the attacker access to the target computer or network.
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CIA Triad - (in Cyber Security) Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. Three things we are most concerned with when it comes to the information on our computers and networks.
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Phishing - comes in the form of mass Emails, phone calls, letters, or instant messages sent with the intent to deceive you and/or obtain Personally Identifiable Information.
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Pretexting - or Impersonation - an attacker pretending to be someone that they are not
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PII - Personally Identifiable Information
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Social Engineering - the act of manipulating people for malicious means.
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Windows USB/DVD Download Tool or Media Creation Tool by Microsoft - a software tool that lets you download a clean copy of Windows 10 Operating System. This software tool is available only for users with Licensed copy of Operating System by Microsoft. To download this Software, visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool


[Updated June 03, 2017]