A rootkit is malicious software that hides itself and the malware it protects by running with the highest privileges and tampering with what the operating system…
Read moreA computer trojan is malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick you into running it, then quietly steals data, opens a backdoor, or installs…
Read moreWhat Is a Backdoor in Cybersecurity? A backdoor in cybersecurity is a hidden method that bypasses normal authentication or security controls to access a system, network,…
Read moreWhat Is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)? A remote access trojan (RAT) is malware that gives an attacker hidden, interactive control over someone else’s computer. Once…
Read moreA DDoS attack (distributed denial-of-service attack) floods a server, website, or network with traffic from many compromised devices at once, overwhelming it so legitimate users can’t…
Read moreDDoS protection combines tools and techniques to detect and filter malicious traffic from a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack before it overwhelms a website, server, or network.…
Read moreBotnet groups are networks of hacked devices run by criminal operators, who use them to steal data, spread ransomware, and launch DDoS attacks. Each group works…
Read moreA botnet is a network of internet-connected devices, such as computers, phones, routers, and cameras, infected with malware and secretly controlled by an attacker. The attacker,…
Read moreCompromised credentials are login details, such as usernames, passwords, session tokens, or API keys, that an unauthorized party has stolen, leaked, or obtained, so the account…
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