ReasonLabs Cyberpedia

File exclusions, within the context of cybersecurity and antivirus software, refers to the process or command that excludes or bypasses certain files or directories from scanning processes. This process is typically administered...   Read More

File Integrity Monitoring, commonly known as FIM, is an important process in the realm of cybersecurity and antivirus solutions, ensuring the incorruptibility and proper use of important system and application files. On the...   Read More

File auditing, in the context of cyber security and antivirus, is a systematic tracking and review of the changes, accesses, and activities related to files and directories within a system. This process is crucial in ensuring the...   Read More

FileVault is an Apple security system built into the macOS to provide automatic full-disk encryption using XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key. Initially released in 2003 with the release of Mac OS X Panther, FileVault's...   Read More

'Fake System Optimizers' are a type of malicious software, often referred to as malware. These harmful programs disguise themselves as legitimate system optimization tools for computers and other digital devices, promising to...   Read More

File verification in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus software refers to processes that ensure the integrity, conformity, and reliability of data files stored or transferred within a computer system or network. It...   Read More

File authenticity in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus refers to the act of ensuring and verifying that the files and data you are interacting with, or are being stored or transmitted, are genuine and haven't been...   Read More

"Five Icon Dock" is a term commonly associated with iOS jailbreak applications that modify a device's user interface. While the standard iPhone dock only allows for up to four icons, Five Icon Dock expands this limit to...   Read More

A Format String Attack involves exploiting the vulnerability resulting from a programmer's negligence to control or manage the format strings in C programming language. At its core, the format string attack is a cybersecurity...   Read More

Credit card fraud is a significant issue within the global context of cybersecurity, generating considerable concern for credit card users, credit issuers, and law enforcement agencies. Today's technology-driven society is...   Read More

Fake banking sites are illicit platforms devised to imitate the look, feel, and functioning of legitimate banking sites. These fraudulent sites are an extension of a different kind of cybercrime called website spoofing, which is...   Read More

Fake ecommerce sites refer to illegitimate online shops designed to mimic credible online shopping platforms. Operated by cybercriminals, these websites aim to steal sensitive data such as credit card information, banking...   Read More

In the domain of cybersecurity, the term "fake social media sites" pertains to counterfeit web platforms designed to mimic credible social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others for baleful...   Read More

Fake news sites, both as a concept and as a term, originated in the Internet era, probably peaking in prominence during the highly polarizing 2016 Presidential election in the United States. These websites deliberately publish...   Read More

Fake tech support is a scam frequently employed by fraudsters to exploit occasional bugs and crashes experienced by users of technology products. In this typical scenario, a fraudster impersonates a staff member from a tech firm...   Read More

In the current digital era with increasing reliance on internet technology, cybersecurity has progressed exceptionally from a mere concept to an absolute necessity. Among the most exploited areas for perpetuating cyber fraud, one...   Read More

Fake mobile apps are malicious applications developed with the intention to mislead users by imitating legitimate, usually popular, apps. These cloned applications are created to trick consumers into installing them on their...   Read More

Fingerprint access, within the context of cybersecurity and antivirus protection, refers to an authentication mechanism that employs biometric technology to verify the identity of an individual. Derived from the fact that every...   Read More

"FIDO2 authentication" , refers to a set of technology standards that advocate for passwordless authentication. Originating from the phrase Fast IDentity Online, FIDO2 is a joint venture between the FIDO Alliance and the World...   Read More

Fencing describes a defensive measure aimed at protecting systems, networks, or online platforms against cyber threats. The term is inspired by the physical barriers constructed around property to provide security, inducing an...   Read More