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Rootkit

A tool or set of tools used by an attacker in order to compromise a system, gain the highest level of privilege, and then hide their activity.

Router

A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

RSS

Originally RDF Site Summary; later, two competing approaches emerged, which used the backronyms Rich Site Summary and Really Simple Syndication respectively.

RTP

Real-time Transport Protocol

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Sandbox

A virtual space in which new, untrusted or untested software or coding can be run safely without risking harm to the hosting computer.

Scam

A fraudulent scheme performed by a dishonest or deceitful individual, group or company in an attempt to obtain money or something else of value.

Scam emails

An email that intentionally deceives for personal gain or to damage another individual.

Scammer

A person who commits fraud or participates in a dishonest scheme.

Script (malware)

A type of malware written using a scripting language. Common forms of scripting language include JavaScript, HTML, Visual Basic Script, PowerShell, Perl, Python and Shell Scripting.

Search engine optimisation (SEO)

The process of increasing website traffic by increasing the visibility or ranking of a website or a web page to users of a search engine.

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