ReasonLabs Cyberpedia

Strong authentication, also known as multi-factor authentication or two-factor authentication, is a security process in which a user must provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as a system,...   Read More

The term "superspreader" has garnered much attention in recent years due to its association with disease transmission patterns, where an infected individual disproportionately infects a large number of others. In the context of...   Read More

System compromise, in the context of cybersecurity and antivirus software, refers to any incident whereby an unauthorized entity gains access to an information system with the ability to alter, steal, delete, or in any way...   Read More

System hardening is a critical facet of cybersecurity as it entails the process of securing a system by regulating its functions according to the requirements of a particular setting. It significantly reduces the potential attack...   Read More

Safe browsing stands as an essential line of defense for both individual users and businesses alike. It refers to the practices and measures undertaken by users to navigate the web without exposing their systems or sensitive...   Read More

Sandbox technology is a well-implemented methodology to investigate suspicious programs and understand their behavior. This advanced technology offers an isolated environment to execute potentially harmful software, where they...   Read More

Scan scheduling is a control mechanism adopted in many cybersecurity tools, most notably, antivirus solutions. It is a way of automating antivirus scans on a computer or network at specific predefined intervals, whether daily,...   Read More

Spyware detection is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity that involves identifying and removing malicious software, known, as Spyware, from a system. Spyware is a type of malware that secretly monitors the computer activities of...   Read More

System cleanup is an essential process in the cybersecurity ecosystem, particularly in keeping antivirus software and systems updated and efficient. Typically, it involves performing routine scans, removing redundant data,...   Read More

System optimizer, as the name suggests, is a type of software tool designed to optimize overall computer system performance. This general concept bears direct relation to cybersecurity and antiviruses, drawing on the grounds that...   Read More

"Safe files" refers to a feature within an antivirus program that ensures the protection and safety of a crucial document or a collection of files on a computer or a network. Given that cybersecurity incidents are escalating in...   Read More

Sandbox analysis is an advanced technique used to detect, analyze and neutralize potential threats to a computer system. This innovative approach is framed in the burgeoning field of threat intelligence, and simulates an...   Read More

Screen capturing is a widely used functionality that allows users to grab and store a digital image of what is displayed on an individual's computer screen. This function can bring numerous conveniences on many occasions. For...   Read More

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a protocol for authenticity verification and authorization data sharing thereby allowing seamless exchange of identity information securely across domains. Originating from the...   Read More

In the present era of digital dependence, where various business operations and day-to-day activities have migrated to the virtual domain, cybersecurity has emerged as a major concern. One of the widely accredited solutions in...   Read More

"SPF" , an acronym for Sender Policy Framework, is a system designed for validating email to detect and block email spoofing. Email spoofing is a person or program masquerading as another by falsifying the sender's address,...   Read More

Spear-phishing attachments are one of the most commonly used weapons by cybercriminals to perform attacks against specific individuals or organizations. Understanding Spear-phishing attachments and how they can compromise a...   Read More

Spam email, often referred to simply as 'spam', refers to irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the Internet, typically to a large number of users, primarily for advertising, phishing, spreading malware, or other varying...   Read More

System fingerprinting is a systematic method designed to gain substantial insights about a computer system's configurations, applications as well as vulnerabilities. The act of system fingerprinting hinges on the analysis and...   Read More

Signature evasion is a term frequently used within the realm of cybersecurity. At its core, the phrase involves strategies utilized by cyber attackers to prevent their malware or other cyber threats from being detected by...   Read More