Glossary

A system for authenticating emails that works with modern Message Transfer Agent systems. This resource was created to help fight spam, and uses a digital signature to help email recipients determine whether an email is legitimate.

A type of Trojan that downloads other malware onto a computer. The downloader needs to connect to the internet to download the files.

Obtaining and publishing private or personally identifiable information (PII) about an individual on the internet. Information can be obtained through a range of methods including network compromise, social engineering, data breaches, or research.

Refers to the unintentional download of malicious code to your computer or mobile device that leaves you open to a cyberattack. You don't have to click on anything, press download, or open a malicious email attachment to become infected.

Software interfacing a hardware device with an operating system.

A type of Trojan that installs other malware files onto a computer. The other malware is included within the Trojan file, and does not require connection to the internet in order to download.

Digital Signature Algorithm

A network that implements both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) protocol stacks.

Extensible Authentication Protocol

Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security