Technology Vocabulary

#301

Cybersecurity

Example sentences

1. Cybersecurity protects computers, networks, and data from digital attacks.
2. The company provides cybersecurity training to all employees.
3. Strong cybersecurity requires both good tools and careful users.

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#302

Information security

Example sentences

1. Information security protects information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
2. The hospital improved information security around patient records.
3. Every employee must follow the information security policy.

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#303

Privacy

Example sentences

1. Privacy means controlling how personal information is collected and used.
2. The app gives users several privacy settings.
3. Please respect other people's privacy when sharing photos.

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#304

Threat

Example sentences

1. The security team found a new threat to the network.
2. A weak password can create a serious threat.
3. The company studies each threat before deciding how to respond.

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#305

Vulnerability

Example sentences

1. A vulnerability is a weakness that attackers may use.
2. The test found a vulnerability in the old software.
3. The developer fixed the vulnerability before releasing the app.

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#306

Exploit

Example sentences

1. An exploit uses a weakness to attack a system.
2. The attacker created an exploit for the unpatched program.
3. Security tools blocked the exploit before it caused damage.

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#307

Risk

Example sentences

1. Using public Wi-Fi can create a security risk.
2. The manager reviewed the risk before approving the project.
3. Regular backups reduce the risk of permanent data loss.

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#308

Attack surface

Example sentences

1. The attack surface includes every point an attacker might target.
2. Removing unused services can reduce the attack surface.
3. The company reviewed its attack surface after moving to the cloud.

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#309

Cyberattack

Example sentences

1. The organization stopped a cyberattack on its email system.
2. A cyberattack can interrupt services and steal data.
3. Employees reported unusual messages during the cyberattack.

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#310

Malware

Example sentences

1. Malware is harmful software that can damage or control a device.
2. The email attachment contained harmful malware.
3. Security software removed the malware from the laptop.

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#311

Virus

Example sentences

1. A computer virus can copy itself into other files.
2. The antivirus program found a virus on the USB drive.
3. Do not open unknown files because they may contain a virus.

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#312

Worm

Example sentences

1. A worm can spread across networks without help from a user.
2. The worm infected many unprotected computers.
3. The firewall stopped the worm from reaching the server.

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#313

Trojan horse

Example sentences

1. A Trojan horse looks useful but contains harmful code.
2. The fake game was actually a Trojan horse.
3. The user installed the Trojan horse without knowing its real purpose.

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#314

Ransomware

Example sentences

1. Ransomware locks files and demands money.
2. The company restored its data after a ransomware attack.
3. Regular offline backups can reduce the damage from ransomware.

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#315

Spyware

Example sentences

1. Spyware secretly collects information from a device.
2. The security scan found spyware in the browser.
3. Spyware may record activity without the user's permission.

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#316

Adware

Example sentences

1. Adware displays unwanted advertisements on a device.
2. The free program installed adware with the main software.
3. Removing the adware stopped the repeated pop-up windows.

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#317

Rootkit

Example sentences

1. A rootkit hides harmful activity deep inside a system.
2. The rootkit was difficult to find and remove.
3. The security team rebuilt the computer after discovering a rootkit.

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#318

Botnet

Example sentences

1. A botnet is a group of infected devices controlled by an attacker.
2. The botnet sent millions of unwanted messages.
3. Many owners did not know their devices were part of the botnet.

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#319

Phishing

Example sentences

1. The phishing email asked me to enter my bank password.
2. Check the sender before responding to a possible phishing message.
3. Staff training helped reduce successful phishing attacks.

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#320

Spear phishing

Example sentences

1. Spear phishing targets a specific person or organization.
2. The spear phishing message used the manager's real name.
3. Attackers researched the company before sending the spear phishing email.

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