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Cybersecurity Glossary

Cybersecurity is crucial nowadays. Lightspeed Solutions provides insights on various cybersecurity topics, such as endpoint protection, cloud security, and types of cyber attacks.

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Unlock the language of cybersecurity with Lightspeed Solutions' glossary page. Understand key terms easily.

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Spear Phishing

Spear phishing is a form of social engineering attack that targets victims who have an existing digital relationship with an online entity. Attackers create fake websites that look just like legitimate ones to trick victims into providing their login credentials and personal identity information. The goal is to steal identity information for account takeover or identity theft.

Spoof (spoofing)

The act of falsifying the identity of the source of a communication or interaction can be achieved by spoofing IP address, MAC address, or email address.

Spyware

Spyware is a type of malware that monitors and reports user activities to a third party. It can be used legitimately for gathering customer demographics, but can also be used maliciously to steal identities or harm victims.

Supply chain

The supply chain involves organizations that transform raw materials into finished products for customers. A disruption can cause immediate or delayed production termination.

Trojan Horse (Trojan)

Malware that hides malicious code inside a benign file. When the victim opens the file, the malware attacks their system.