| Android |
Google's brand name for its mobile operating system. Uses a traditional open-install
model for software; anti-virus is recommended.
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| Anti-virus |
Anti-malware software that usually tries to recognize virus/malware files by pattern |
| Bot |
Malware that provides interactive control of your PC to criminals, often for the purpose
of attacking other computers, stealing information or sending spam. From the term
'robot'.
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| Confidential (Data) |
Educational records and business files, including faculty/staff email, are considered
confidential data. University confidential data must be protected by a password. |
| Drive-by Download |
A malware download and install that takes place simply because you use an out-of-date
browser or computer to access a malicious website (or legitimate website with malicious
ads).
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| Guideline |
Recommended actions and operational guides. More general than procedures, and optional,
in contrast to standards.
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| iOS |
Apple's brand name for its mobile operating system. Uses a "walled garden" security
model; "jailbreaking" iOS devices removes this security.
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| Java |
Programming language and min-operating system; used on most personal computers and
some mobile devices.
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| Malware |
Any malicious software designed to operate on your computer without your consent. |
| Phishing |
Any message with an urgent request to reply or click a link or open a file. It's designed
to trick you into giving away your passwords, sending money or infecting your computer..
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| PIN |
Personal Identification Number, used like a password, but weaker |
| Policy |
An organization-wide statement produced by senior management, or the appropriate policy
board or committee, that dicates organizational goals for specific scopes, e.g information
security.
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| Procedure |
Detailed step-by-step instructions to achieve a certain task. More specific than guidelines
and policies.
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| Restricted (Data) |
Data, which if disclosed to unauthorized parties results in legally or contractually
required costs or fines, is considered restricted data. Examples of restricted data
include Social Security & Credit Card numbers, as well as Health Records. University restriced data must be protected by encryption when stored or transmitted. |
| Spam |
Unsolicited email offers to sell you goods and services |
| Standard |
A mandatory technology, result or procedure to be applied in all appropriate situations. |
| Trojan |
Malware that spreads because you install or download it for certain legitimate functions,
but it carries out hidden, harmful fuctions - for example, stealing information. AKA
Trojan Horse.
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| Updates |
Software patches to close security holes and fix bugs in software. |
| Virus |
Malware that spreads by copying itself into files; as the files spread, so does the
virus.
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| Vishing |
A unexpected call or voice chat, typically purporting to be from an unknown technician,
asking you to take actions or provide access to your computer or device.
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| Worm |
Malware that spreads by copying itself across the network to other computers. |