Cybersecurity Glossary

What is cryptomining malware?
Cryptomining malware, or cryptocurrency mining malware or simply cryptojacking, is a relatively new term that refers to software programs and malware compon...
Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 at 12:52 PM
What is mobile malware?
Malicious software ("malware") that is designed specifically to target a mobile device system, such as a tablet or smartphone to damage or disrupt...
Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 at 12:09 PM
What is cryptocurrency mining?
Cryptocurrency mining, or cryptomining, is a process in which transactions for various forms of cryptocurrency are verified and added to the blockchain digi...
Sun, 27 Jan, 2019 at 2:57 PM
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is an increasingly trending term referring to digital money that can be purchased, transferred, and/or sold securely using cryptography, whic...
Sun, 27 Jan, 2019 at 2:58 PM
What is malware?
(mal´wãr) (n.) Short for malicious software, malware refers to software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus or a Trojan hor...
Sun, 27 Jan, 2019 at 3:00 PM
What is financial malware?
A term loosely used to describe the growing trend of malicious software (malware) that has been designed to scan a computer system or entire network for inf...
Sun, 27 Jan, 2019 at 3:01 PM
What is malvertising?
Malvertising is a deceptive process of injecting and spreading malware through otherwise legitimate online advertising networks that display ads on reputabl...
Sun, 27 Jan, 2019 at 3:03 PM