Savvy IT professionals know that their networks and security are under a constant barrage of cyberattacks.As a business professional, you too can ensure that you are aware of major cybersecurity risks as they appear.

The challenge for many who don’t live in the world of cybersecurity, however, is that the security industry presumes that you already know the hacking terms discussed.

To help, we’ve assembled and updated this list of common hacking terms to keep you on the same page as the security professionals.

1. Malware

Malware, which is short for malicious software, is a generic term for any software that is designed to disrupt the operation of a computer with malicious intent. While many malware attacks are the result of stealthy attacks on the computer, others, such as the Lenovo SuperFish debacle, may simply be the result of vendors installing adware on computers that they ship to the public without being aware of potential issues.


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