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fast flux (noun) Jun 15, 2021

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A network designed to obfuscate the location of a cyber adversary's command and control server by manipulating the domain name system, or DNS, in a way that rotates the associated IP address among large numbers of compromised hosts in a botnet.

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encryption (noun) Jun 08, 2021

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The process of converting plain text into an unrecognizable form or secret code to hide its true meaning.

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keylogger (noun) Jun 01, 2021

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Software or hardware that records the computer keys pressed by a user.

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non-fungible tokens (NFT) (noun) May 25, 2021

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Digital assets that are cryptographically protected on a blockchain and contain unique identification codes and metadata that makes them one of a kind.

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multi-factor authentication (noun) May 18, 2021

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The use of two or more verification methods to gain access to an account.

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machine learning (noun) May 11, 2021

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A programming technique where the developer doesn't specify each step of the algorithm in code, but instead teaches the algorithm to learn from the experience.

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intelligence (noun) May 04, 2021

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The process of turning raw information into intelligence products that leaders use to make decisions with.

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SaaS (noun) Apr 27, 2021

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A cloud-based software distribution method where app infrastructure, performance, and security are maintained by a service provider and accessible to users, typically via subscription, from any device connected to the internet.

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brute-force attack (noun) Apr 20, 2021

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A cryptographic hack that relies on guessing all possible letter combinations of a targeted password until the correct codeword is discovered.

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decryption (noun) Apr 13, 2021

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A process of converting encrypted data into something that a human or computer can understand.

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