Crypto Mining Bot
Crypto mining bots are malicious programs that have been created for the sole purpose of extracting cryptocurrencies. Any computer can be infected...
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CAPTCHA Bot
A CAPTCHA bot is an automated program that attempts to bypass human verification tests used to determine whether the website visitor is an actual person. They are commonly placed on websites and internet forums to prevent abuse or...
Look-to-Book Ratio
Look-to-book (L2B) ratio is a metric that enables online hotel suppliers to measure the effectiveness of their marketing strategy. It's used by travel agencies...
White hat hacker
A white hat hacker is one who gains unauthorized access to a computer system for the purpose of finding security vulnerabilities. White hat...
Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)
Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) is a way for cybercriminals to make money from ransomware while minimizing their own efforts.
Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust Security is an innovative approach to cybersecurity that aims at preventing cyberattacks. It is based on the principle that users, devices and applications cannot be trusted.
Skimming
A skimming attack is when a third party gains unauthorized access to your financial information through an ATM or EFTPOS terminal. The device used for skimming typically records the personal identification number (PIN) of the card...
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) is a system that provides an organization with the ability to monitor and control its usage of a cloud computing network.
List of Botnets
The most prevalent botnets of recent yearsBotnets are a major issue for the good guys, as botnet operators can profit from renting botnet time in much the same way that legitimate cloud service providers do. This results in botnet...
Types of Botnets
There are several different types or classes of botnets that you should be aware of. Each type has its own characteristics and functionality.
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) is a new application security technology that adds an additional layer of cyber defense.
Vulnerability Scanning
Vulnerability scanning is a method of identifying vulnerabilities, or weaknesses, in the configuration of information technology systems.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a large distributed system of servers that deliver web pages, images and other online content to a user based on their geographical location in a secure way.Frequently asked questions about CDN ...
Web Crawler
Web crawlers are often used to gather information from the internet. For example, a search engine may index content found on websites and...
CIAM
Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) is a service that enables organizations to securely capture customer identity and profile data, as well as control access to applications and services.
Web Application Security
Web application security is a central part of any web-based business. Web application security deals particularly with the security around websites ...
Checker Bot
An account checker bot is an attack tool that takes lists of leaked username and password pairs and tests them against a website.
All In One (AIO) bot
An All In One (AIO) bot is a type of sneaker bot that is used for buying sneakers from more than one website at a time. This type of bot does all things...
Device Fingerprint
Device fingerprinting is a process used to identify a device or browser by determining which technology, such as the Operating System (OS) and browser plugins along with other active settings, are present. Unlike website cookies t...
Mesh Bot
Mesh bots are an automated process that are used to purchase sneakers from. Mesh sites are an eCommerce platform. A technology that...
Bot Config
A bot config is a set of instructions that allow bot operators to perform a specific set of requests towards a targeted web app or website.
Deep Web
The deep web is the section of the internet that is hidden from the public. The deep web requires authentication to access the data inside. It can also be known as the hidden or invisible web. The deep web holds the content that’s...
Honeypot
Honeypot – a system designed to intentionally engage and deceive hackers and identify malicious activities performed over the internet.
Clear Web
The clear web is the section of the internet that is the most publicly accessed. It’s the internet we use on a daily basis and includes...
IP Spoofing
IP spoofing is when a hacker changes an original IP address for the purpose of hiding the true source IP address. It can be used to attack:Individual usersServersApplicationsHow does IP spoofing work?It’s a type of cyber-attack us...
Password Cracking
A password cracking attack is the process of obtaining the correct password to an account in an unauthorised way. Modern password cracking techniques...
API Security
API security refers to methods that prevent malicious attacks on application program interfaces (API). The purpose of APIs is to connect...
Dark Web
The dark web is the section of the internet that is intentionally and securely hidden from view. Although mostly perceived as...
Data Breach
A data breach is a breach of security as a result of a cyber-attack or other unlawful loss of confidential data from a computer system or network.
Non-Human Traffic
Non-human traffic is the generation of online page views and clicks by automated bots, rather than human activity. This automated traffic...