| A | B |
|---|
| netizen | person using the Internet |
| malware | programming code to harm a computer |
| security hole | a flaw in the written computer program |
| security patch | a fix to the security hole |
| virus | a pice of code that makes copies of itself |
| signature | unique pattern to identify a virus |
| worm | programming code that copies itself across a network |
| script kiddie | low-talent hacker |
| variant | mutated form of a virus or worm |
| zero day attack | an attack that takes advantage of a hole |
| blended threat | includes more than one attack |
| bot | computer that is controlled remotely |
| bot network | a collection of remotely controlled computers |
| DoS | flood of Internet traffic users can't |
| social engineering | trick users into breaking their security rules |
| cyberbullying | form of intimidation and harassment using electronic means |
