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Whaling

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Definition: a targeted phishing campaign that targets high-profile individuals (or “whales”) such as top executives, government officials, or celebrities.

Whale

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Definition: high-profile individuals who are valuable targets for cyber-attacks. These individuals often have access to sensitive data, large amounts of money, or have decision-making authority.

Virus

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Definition: malware that can self-replicate and spread from one computer to another by attaching themselves to host files.

Vulnerability

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Definition: a weakness in a security system that can be exploited or triggered by a threat source.

Vulnerability scanning

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Definition: this refers to the scanning of systems to check for any vulnerabilities found within our common vulnerabilities and exposures list.

User Access Control (UAC)

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Definition: a system that regulates who is authorised to enter a computer system, as well as what actions they are authorised to make within the system.

United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

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Definition: the government-backed national accreditation body for the United Kingdom. They assess and accredits organisations providing certification, testing, inspection and calibration services against internationally agreed standards.

Trojan

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Definition: a type of malware that is disguised as legitimate software.

Threat profile

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Definition: a detailed overview of the threats and weaknesses to your business, allowing for effective remediation management.

The Onion Router (TOR)

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Definition: a browser which allows you to access .onion links, enabling (almost) anonymous communication

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