ReasonLabs Cyberpedia

A packet sniffer, also known as a network analyzer or protocol analyzer, is a piece of software or hardware designed to intercept and log traffic on a digital network. it plays an essential role in monitoring network behavior,...   Read More

Pharming, in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus measures, refers to a type of cyber-attack where malicious agents arrange for the transfer of a website's traffic to a fake website. It is a scamming method designed to...   Read More

A patch update may seem like a rather technical term, but its importance in cybersecurity and antivirus protection is undeniable. Simply put, a patch update is a piece of software designed to fix or improve a computer program or...   Read More

Pegasus spyware represents one of the most advanced examples of malicious surveillance software available. The product of Israel's NSO Group, a cybersecurity company, Pegasus has gained notoriety globally for its remarkable...   Read More

In the digital world that we inhabit, cybersecurity is a paramount concern. One vivid instance of such concern is the threat posed by "phishing scams" and the consequent need for efficient phishing scams protection. Phishing...   Read More

Parsing is a data analysis process that gives a computer or application the capabilities to comprehend human-generated inputs or system-level data files. It involves dissecting the scalar data into elementary pieces for further...   Read More

Perimeter defense is a key concept particularly common within the discourse related to antivirus protection strategies. this term picks up derivatively from its traditional use in military parlance where it was used to refer to...   Read More

Password theft, often a crime committed is the act of stealing or obtaining someone's password unlawvably to access privileged, confidential, or sensitive information. It is one of the oldest forms of cybercrime and continues to...   Read More

Privacy Shield was a regulatory framework introduced to regulate the transfer of personal data between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). It's always been important to protect the privacy and personal data of EU...   Read More

Parental Lock is an important feature available in many cybersecurity software and antivirus solutions. This tool equips parents with the ability to manage and supervise their children's activity on the internet. It acts as a...   Read More

Potentially Unwanted Program, or PUP, is a term often used in the cybersecurity and antivirus industry to basically designate software or application that a user might not desire having in their system. It refers to various...   Read More

Phony AV, short for Phony antivirus, is a form of malicious software or malware specifically designed to deceive users into purchasing, downloading or installing fraudulent antivirus, otherwise known as 'rogue antivirus.' The...   Read More

Pretexting is a form of social engineering where an individual lies to obtain privileged data. It often involves a scam where the manipulator pretends to need personal or financial data to confirm the identity of the recipient....   Read More

Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) refer to software that, despite being authorized by a user, may exhibit intrusive or non-transparent actions. They tend to come bundled with free software applications and automatically get...   Read More

Packet filtering is a crucial technique utilized within the realm of cybersecurity. It pertains to controlling network access by monitoring outgoing and incoming packets that travel over a network, making necessary adjustments...   Read More

Public Key Infrastructure, often abbreviated as PKI, is an essential aspect of cybersecurity that serves as the backbone and frameworl for digital security and identification. It is a set of roles, policies, hardware, software,...   Read More

Password Strength refers to the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute-force attacks. In the context of cybersecurity and antivirus landscape, it is an increasingly growing concern. Given the advanced...   Read More

Packet flooding in the realm of cybersecurity and antivirus refers to a mode of malicious attack on a network where an overwhelming volume of data packets are sent to a targeted server or network system, congesting or blocking...   Read More

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is a cybersecurity system used for sending encrypted and decrypted messages across digital platforms. This sophisticated functionality was developed to solve numerous information security issues such as...   Read More

The term "protocol" carries a significant weight. in computer networking, a protocol refers to a defined set of rules and conventions for communication between network devices. These rules determine the nature and format of the...   Read More