Multipart Or Multipartite Viruses
Multipart Or Multipartite Viruses: A type of malware that can simultaneously infect both program files and system sectors, activating at every system startup. This dual infection approach makes it difficult to completely remove, as it can re-infect cleaned parts of the system.
Memory scavenging
Memory scavenging: A technique used to identify and recover unused memory within a system. In terms of security, it’s crucial that once memory blocks are freed or repurposed, any sensitive data previously stored is properly sanitized to prevent information exposure to subsequent processes, effectively mitigating the risk of data leakage or exploitation.
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME)
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME): An internet standard that extends the format of email to support text in character sets other than ASCII, as well as attachments such as multimedia files. It’s used to encode non-text content, enabling emails to carry audio, video, images, and application programs, thereby enhancing the scope of traditional email communication.
Metadata-based discovery
Metadata-based discovery: Metadata-based discovery involves analyzing data descriptors to gain insights about stored information without accessing the data itself. It is a method used in cybersecurity to quickly assess system configurations, data usage, and changes over time, aiding in vulnerability assessments and security monitoring. For instance, metadata could reveal the creation date of files, their […]
Mandatory vacations
Mandatory vacations: Mandatory vacations are a security and administrative control requiring employees to take uninterrupted time away from their specific job responsibilities. This policy is designed to help detect any fraudulent activities or inconsistencies in their absence, which might be concealed by their continuous presence. It’s often used in conjunction with job rotation and cross-training […]
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack: A form of eavesdropping where communication between two users is monitored and modified by an unauthorized party. Typically, the attacker will intercept the traffic between the two targets, making them believe they are talking directly to each other over a private connection when, in fact, the entire conversation is being controlled by […]