ReasonLabs Cyberpedia

Behavioral analysis of malicious activity in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus refers to an array of techniques utilized by cybersecurity experts to detect, analyze, and possibly predict malicious behavior in computer...   Read More

"Blocking" is a widely-utilized mechanism for ensuring protection and security in the broad realm of technology, specifically cybersecurity and antivirus software applications. Blocking plays a crucial role in the ever-advancing...   Read More

Bitcoin is a revolutionary digital currency or cryptocurrency, a new kind of money that is completely virtual, which was popularized by an unknown individual or group of developers under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The...   Read More

A "Bot Herder" refers to an individual or a group of individuals who control and maintain a botnet. Traditionally, the term is associated with cybercrime activities and aims towards individuals or organizations with malicious...   Read More

Backup Manager is a critical aspect in the comprehensive spectrum of cybersecurity and antivirus measures put in place to protect valuable digital resources. it refers to a software application designed to simplify the process...   Read More

Bogus security software, also known as rogue security software, fraudulent antivirus or scareware, can be considered as one the growing threats in the realm of cybersecurity. They are dangerous tools in the hands of cyber...   Read More

"Bogus PC cleaner" , as the moniker suggests, is a type of insecure software or malware disguised as a device optimization tool. These aren't tantamount to the benevolent and valuable applications that offer optimization features...   Read More

Baiting scams represent a significant threat in the digital landscape, as they exploit human behaviors and interests to procuring private or sensitive information. Also referred to as phishing, these scams lure innocent internet...   Read More

"Brute Force" is a term often encountered specifically in the context of password cracking and digital security checks. It is a widely-used cyber-attack approach, referred to as an exhaustive key search or brute force attack,...   Read More

Biometric Signature is one of the most advanced, innovative forms of cybersecurity designed to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of antivirus systems. It refers to the unique, measurable characteristics that are used to...   Read More

Blackhole filtering, in the landscape of cybersecurity and antivirus applications, is a defense measure employed to thwart and mitigate one form of cyber threats, known as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. This technique is...   Read More

Brand impersonation, a significant concern refers to a deceptive practice in which perpetrators pose as reputable brands to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as personal data, financial details or login...   Read More

Best Practices in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus refer to the comprehensive, proactive actions, steps, and procedures that an organization or individual implements to protect their information technology...   Read More

The term "BEAST Attack" refers to a form of security exploitation, particularly of certain versions of the transport layer security (TLS) and secure sockets layer (SSL) protocols which are essential for secure browsing on the...   Read More

In the vast field of cybersecurity and antivirus, "Brute force attacks" is a term routinely referred to that signifies an authentication process trial strategy employed by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a system or...   Read More

In the realm of cybersecurity and antivirus solutions, "bot detection" represents an essential component. Bot detection refers to software and processes specifically designed to identify and thwart efforts by "bots" to infiltrate...   Read More

Browser security refers to a wide range of safety measures that internet users deploy to ensure that their internet browser is free from threats. These threats could include viruses, malware, ransomware, phishing scams, spyware,...   Read More

Bayesian filtering is a statistical method used prevalently in the cybersecurity landscape, specifically in email spam filtering, malware detection, and attack prediction scenarios. Named after Thomas Bayes, who proposed the...   Read More

Behavioral monitoring is a proactive and innovative technique used to bolster security systems through the tracking of patterns and anomalies in hardware, software or network activities. Rather than just scanning for known...   Read More

Blacklisting, in the realm of cybersecurity and antivirus systems, is an important process to keep computer systems secure. It operates by distinguishing and filtering malicious software or unwelcoming behaviors to protect...   Read More