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anonymizing proxy
Anonymizing proxies allow the user to hide their web browsing activity. They are often used to bypass web security filters—e.g., to access blocked sites from a work computer.
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autorun worm
Autorun worms are malicious programs that take advantage of the Windows AutoRun feature. They execute automatically when the device on which they are stored is plugged into a computer.
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adware
Adware is software that displays advertisements on your computer.
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advanced persistent threat
Advanced persistent threats are a type of targeted attack. APTs are characterized by an attacker who has time and resources to plan an infiltration into a network.
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zombie
A zombie is an infected computer that is remotely controlled by a hacker. It is often part of a botnet, which is a network of many zombie, or bot computers.
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vulnerability
Vulnerabilities are bugs in software programs that hackers exploit to infect computers.
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virus
Viruses are computer programs that can spread by making copies of themselves.
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trojan
Trojans are programs that pretend to be legitimate software, but actually carry out hidden, harmful functions.
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spyware
Spyware is software that permits advertisers or hackers to gather sensitive information without your permission.
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suspicious files and behavior
When an endpoint security solution scans files, it labels them as clean or malicious. If a file has a number of questionable characteristics or behavior, it is labeled as suspicious.
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