Windows Registry
Windows Registry: A database of system settings and configurations in the Microsoft Windows operating system. It is used to store information such as software installation paths, user preferences, and hardware settings. Examples of registry keys include the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER keys.
Vulnerability assessment
Vulnerability assessment: A systematic examination of a system’s security flaws. It involves identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing (or ranking) the vulnerabilities in a system to provide a comprehensive understanding of the system’s security weaknesses, which can then be addressed to improve overall security.
Virtual machine escape
The instance where an attacker successfully breaches a virtual machine’s confines to interact with the host system. By exploiting vulnerabilities within the virtual machine environment, attackers may breach the separation boundary, leading to the compromise of other virtual machines hosted on the same physical system.
Virtual memory
Virtual memory: A memory management technique that provides an idealized abstraction of the storage resources that are actually available on a system. It creates an illusion to users of a very large (main) memory by using the hard disk as an extension of the RAM, enhancing system performance and isolation of processes.
Virtualization
Virtualization: The process of creating a software-based (or virtual) representation of something rather than a physical one. It can apply to applications, servers, storage, and networks and is the backbone of cloud computing, enabling more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware and offering flexibility, scalability, and potential cost savings.
Virus signature file
Virus signature file: A file that contains the definitions and characteristics of known viruses, used by antivirus software to identify and block viruses. Virus signature files are used to protect computers and networks from virus attacks. Examples of virus signature files include virus definition files and virus pattern files.