Common hacking terms

A technique used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by posing as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.

Short for "malicious software," malware refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, network, or user's device.

A type of malware that appears to be legitimate software but contains hidden malicious code that can harm or compromise a system once executed.

A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers or devices by attaching itself to other programs or files.

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, helping to prevent unauthorized access to or from

The process of encoding data or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it, usually through the use of cryptographic algorithms.

A hidden or undocumented method of bypassing normal authentication or encryption controls in a computer system, allowing unauthorized access to the system.

A network of computers infected with malware and controlled remotely by a malicious actor, often used to perform coordinated attacks, send spam emails, or engage in other illicit a

A vulnerability or software flaw that is unknown to the software developer or vendor and for which no patch or fix is available, making it highly attractive to hackers seeking to e

A method used by hackers to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, often by exploiting human psychology and