ReasonLabs Cyberpedia

Drive-by download is a prevalent term in the digital world, especially within the context of cybersecurity and antivirus software. It refers to the unintentional download of malicious software, or malware, onto a user's system...   Read More

DNS hijacking is a prevalent malicious activity primarily involved with subverting the resolution process of system domain names. DNS, the Domain Name System, is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP...   Read More

DNS filtering is a crucial element of the modern cybersecurity ecosystem with growing importance due to the escalating complexity and sophistication of cyber threats. DNS, or Domain Name System, serves as the Internet's...   Read More

In cybersecurity and antivirus tools, definition files hold a key position as they carry out the central function of identifying malicious programs that can potentially seep into a computer system. Simply put, a definition file...   Read More

Dynamic malware detection is a crucial component of cyber security and antivirus strategies. The term "malware" refers to software designed specifically to damage or exploit any computing device or network, and it includes...   Read More

Dynamic Link Library Hijacking, frequently referred to as DLL Hijacking, is a prevalent technique that attackers exploit in their malicious activities, making it a highly fascinating issue within the field of cybersecurity and...   Read More

Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks comprise a significant proportion of threats in the sphere of cybersecurity. It is essential to explain this concept, its tactics, operations, and mitigation strategies for those seeking to...   Read More

Dynamic Code Generation refers to a method in computing where the mechanism involves generating and changing machine-level or byte-level code at run-time as per specific inputs or conditions. This process allows software to adapt...   Read More

Drive-by exploits refer to a sophisticated form of cyberattack where malware is installed onto a user's device automatically when they visit a compromised website, even without any action or click on the user's part. The...   Read More

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a common, aggressive and malicious effort, popular in the world of cybercrime, to disrupt normal network traffic and impair the performance of online services, web resources,...   Read More

A decryption tool, in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus protection, is a critical defense instrument designed to recover, decipher, or unlock data that has been transformed from its original form usually for the purpose...   Read More

In the realms of cybersecurity or antivirus, decryption holds an irreplaceable importance. Deep diving into the concept of decryption, it encompasses the process of converting encoded or encrypted data into a format that is...   Read More

Digital signature verification is a critical cybersecurity process optimized for authenticating digital documents or messages. Reminiscent to literally stamping a seal of approval on an envelope's contents, digital signatures...   Read More

A digital ledger, also commonly known as a blockchain, is a technology developed to create, distribute, and manage transaction records on a vast online platform. Originating from the dynamically developing environment of...   Read More

A Dictionary attack is a prevalent type of cybersecurity issue connected directly to how we protect our digital identities through passwords. As an average Internet user likely knows, passwords are the first line of defense in...   Read More

Dead code insertion can be understood as a method applied in programming to confuse, mislead, or throw off anyone attempting to reverse-engineer the code. This method is often employed by malware creators to conceal malicious...   Read More

Debugger detection refers to a variety of techniques used mainly by software developers and cybersecurity professionals to determine whether a program is running within the environment of a debugger. A debugger is a computer...   Read More

Desktop Encryption is a critical area within the broader cybersecurity and antivirus field. It refers to the process of converting electronic data into a different form - one that an unauthorized user cannot easily understand or...   Read More

Dridex is a highly sophisticated type of malware that specifically targets the financial sector. This strain of banking trojan has evolved into an aggressive malware tool. Since it was first discovered in 2011, cybersecurity...   Read More

DarkHotel is a cyber-espionage attack system that has debuted conspicuous activity detected back in 2007. It garnered its name because it specifically targets infected hotel Wi-Fi networks to compromise valuable information from...   Read More