The basic terms of cybersecurity are discussed here. These days fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity is essential for everyone. You must be aware of these basic terms of the cyber world to keep yourself secure over the internet.
Cybercrime
It is a criminal activity done with the help of a Computer or Network. Computer or Network is used as a tool. It is punishable according to Cyberlaw.
Cyber Security
Cyber Security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attacks, damages or unauthorized accesses.
DoS-Denial of Service
It is a type of attack or crime where the genuine users are denied access to the resources due to unavailability of the resources.
Key-logging
Also known as key stroke logging. It is the act of recording or monitoring the key punch operations of the user without their knowledge
Malicious
An act done with the intension of harming others or exhibiting the desire to harm others intentionally.
Phishing
An attempt made to access the user’s password or other secret information or credentials for malicious activities.
Spying
Secret collection of data or operation without the permission of the owner or holder.
Ransomware
It is a type of malicious software that prevents the users from accessing their own data for want of money.
