Armored Virus
Armored Virus: A type of malicious software designed to make analysis, detection, and removal exceptionally difficult. The term “armored” comes from the virus’s protective mechanisms that resist attempts to study or eliminate it. These mechanisms might involve complex and misleading code, encryption, or self-modifying behavior.
Application Programming Interface (API)
Application Programming Interface (API): A set of protocols and tools for building software and applications. An API specifies how software components should interact, serving as an intermediary that allows different programs to communicate with each other. They are often thought of as a translator who sits in between different applications and does not speak the […]
ARP spoofing/poisoning
ARP spoofing/poisoning: A cyber-attack where a malicious actor sends fake ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) messages to a network, tricking other devices into sending data to the wrong MAC (Media Access Control) address. It is used to intercept and modify network traffic, steal sensitive information, or launch further attacks. Examples include redirecting traffic to a fake […]
Application proxy
Application proxy: A type of software that acts as an intermediary between a client and a server in order to provide security, performance, and functionality to the client. It is commonly used in network security to protect against cyber threats and to improve network performance. Examples of application proxies include web proxy, FTP proxy, and […]
ARP Table
ARP Table: The ARP Table, or Address Resolution Protocol Table, is a table stored in each device on a network, which maps IP addresses to MAC addresses. This table is essential for local network communication because while IP addresses are used for routing data over the network, MAC addresses are used for direct device-to-device communication […]
Application security
Application Security: The practice of safeguarding applications from threats and vulnerabilities to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data they handle. Application security focuses on securing the software itself through practices like secure coding, input validation, and security testing, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Examples of application security measures include code reviews, […]