ReasonLabs Cyberpedia

Hash-based Message Authentication Code, more commonly referred to as HMAC, is an essential mechanism for ensuring data integrity and authentication in the domain of cybersecurity. Ciphered within the fabric of the internet and...   Read More

The heartbeat extension is an encryption tool that is designed to guard data streams that are transferred across the internet to prevent hackers from gaining access or stealing information. This concept applied to the security of...   Read More

Human manipulation is a central aspect of the cybersecurity and antivirus sphere, constituting one of the most significant threats and weakest points in data protection measures. It primarily exploits the psychological and...   Read More

Hash functions play a crucial role in several aspects of the cybersecurity scene. In its simplest form, a hash function is a unique code that is assigned to a specific piece of data. This function takes input of data of arbitrary...   Read More

The HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Flood is a type of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack where multiple systems inundate the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, typically one or more web servers, using HTTP...   Read More

Host-based authentication is a security protocol used in various networking environments to facilitate secure access to network-based resources. It's a key aspect of cybersecurity, with its primary purpose being to authenticate...   Read More

Harmful software, commonly known as malware, is any software designed with the intent to damage data, disturb systems or invade the privacy of users without their consent. These malicious applications are typically developed by...   Read More

HTTP over SSL, often referred to as HTTPS, has grown increasingly popular due to its significance and vast applications in cybersecurity. It is an encryption protocol used to secure information sent and received on the internet,...   Read More

"Heartbleed" is a software bug with widespread implications in the cybersecurity realm. It references a serious vulnerability in OpenSSL, a popular software library that provides cryptographic capabilities for securing data in...   Read More

A "hidden keylogger" is a malevolent type of software used in the field of cybersecurity. it is a tracking tool that records the keystrokes of an individual without his or her knowledge or consent - thus living up to its name as...   Read More

Handshake is a novel system constructed on the principles of decentralized operations; a domain name protocol that operates in association with blockchain technologies. In the context of cybersecurity and anti-virus users, it...   Read More

HTTPS phishing is a cyber threat that has gained significant attention among internet users and cybersecurity experts across the globe, thanks to its sophisticated nature of operation. As its name implies, HTTPS Phishing is a...   Read More

Homograph Domain Spoofing is a sophisticated method deployed by cybercriminals in their bid to deceive Internet users. In the bustling field of cybersecurity, understanding the risks and automated deceptions, such as Homograph...   Read More

Header analysis is one of the prominent methods used in cybersecurity systems to detect and prevent potential cyber threats, such as viruses and malware, that attempt to invade an information system. Analyzing headers provides...   Read More

Heuristic Analysis in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus refers to a technique used by many commercial and corporate antivirus solutions to identify malicious activities or behaviors that could potentially harm an...   Read More

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure or HTTPS is an advanced and secure version of HTTP, the primary protocol used for transferring data over the world wide web. HTTPS takes the well-established HTTP protocol and incorporates a...   Read More

The realm of cybersecurity is vast and dynamic that evolves with technology. Among its assorted facets, hacking tools form a central part, providing a significant contribution towards understanding the concept of cybersecurity...   Read More

A hard drive eraser is a software application or tool designed for a complete correct sanitization of information from the storage system of a device. the hard drive eraser acts as a robust solution for completely eliminating...   Read More

A hoax message is a form of communication designed to deliberately deceive its recipient. Often, these messages appear authentic and legitimate, when in fact they are engineered ploys instigated by entities with malicious intent....   Read More

Hidden data, often referred to as metadata, is a form of information prevalent in digital files, which is generally not visible to end-users. The data flourishes in a wide range of file types, including images, documents,...   Read More