A virus that collects private information
Spyware
Login method wich make you writte down two passwords instead of one
Two-factor authentication
A person who attacks your computer from inside
Hacker
Clicking a link in a suspicious email without checking it first.
Unsafe clicking
A wireless connection that allows devices to connect to a network or the Internet.
Wi-Fi
A virus that demans a sore of money to recover it
Ransomware
Antivirus
Fraudelent attempts to acquire sensitive information
Phishing
Using the same password for several accounts
Password reuse
A unique number assigned to an employee for identification.
Employee ID
A virus that fools people to installate a malicious software
Trojan
A security system that monitors and controls network traffic
Deceptive email used to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information
Phishing email
Sharing confidential information with people who are not authorised to see it.
Data leakage
A record of a reported technical problem used to track its resolution.
Helpdesk ticket
A virus that displays tentative ads trying to make you click on it.
Adware
A record of a reported problem, used for tracking and resolving issues
Helpdesk ticket
Malware dsigused as legitimate software but causes harm when executed
Trojan horse
Leaving a computer unlocked when you walk away from it.
Leaving an unattended device unlocked
A document describing the details of a cybersecurity incident.
Incident report
Malware wich diplicate himself to reach computer networks
Worms
The process of securing data by converting it into code
Encryption
An attack in which someone secretly intercepts communication between two parties.
Man-in-the-Middle attack
Giving away sensitive information because someone tricks or manipulates you
Falling for social engineering
A structured process for managing and dealing with the consequences of a cyberattack.
Incident response