Adware
Adware is a form of software that is installed on a computer to display advertising. This advertising can appear in the form of pop-ups, banners or redirects to advertising sites. While some adware programs are harmless and simply display advertisements, malicious adware can also be used to spy on user activity, track browser histories and […]
Anonymizer
What is an anonymizer? An anonymizer is a tool or service that hides the identity of a user on the Internet by masking their IP address or routing data traffic via several servers. The aim is to make it more difficult to identify the user so that the actual origin of a request cannot be […]
Antivirus
What is an antivirus program and why do I need it? Antivirus programs are specialized software solutions designed to detect and remove malicious software (malware) such as viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and ransomware. Malware can cause considerable damage by stealing personal data, slowing down the system, encrypting files or even destroying them completely. An antivirus […]
Asymmetric encryption
What is asymmetric encryption? Asymmetric encryption is a method of encryption that uses two different keys: a public key and a private key. The public key is used to encrypt data and can be shared with anyone without hesitation. The private key, on the other hand, is kept secret and is used to decrypt the […]
Attack vector
What is an attack vector? An attack vector refers to the way or method by which an attacker penetrates a system or attempts to exploit a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or cause damage. This can be done physically (e.g. via a stolen laptop) or digitally (e.g. via malware or phishing). Attack vectors are therefore […]
Authentication
What is authentication? Authentication is the process by which the identity of a person, system or application is verified. In a digital environment, this means that a user must prove that they are who they say they are before they can access certain systems, data or networks. This can be done through various factors such […]
Automation
What is automation? Automation refers to the use of technologies to carry out processes or tasks without manual intervention. In the IT security context, this can mean that routine tasks such as detecting threats, patching systems or responding to incidents are performed automatically by software or scripts. Automation is used to increase efficiency, reduce errors […]
Backdoor
What is a backdoor? A backdoor is a secret access point to a computer system, software or network that makes it possible to bypass the usual authentication and security mechanisms. It can either be intentionally installed by developers to facilitate maintenance work or installed by attackers to gain unauthorized access later. In either case, backdoors […]
Backup
What is a backup? A backup is a backup copy of data that is created so that it can be accessed in the event of data loss. It can be an exact copy of a file, a folder, a database dump or even an entire system. Backups protect against accidental deletion, hardware failures, ransomware attacks […]
Botnet
What is a botnet? A botnet is a network of malware-infected devices that are under the control of an attacker, the so-called botmaster. The infected devices – often referred to as “bots” or “zombies” – are usually misused for illegal activities without the knowledge of their owners. Botnets typically consist of computers, servers, mobile devices […]
