Man-in-the-middle-attack
A man-in-the-middle-attack (MITM) is a term used when a malicious actor positions themselves in a conversation between a user and an application—either to eavesdrop or to impersonate one of the parties, making it appear as if a normal exchange of…
Ransomeware
Ransomware is malware that infects your computer and displays messages demanding a fee to be paid in order for your system to work again. This class of malware can be installed through deceptive links in an email message, instant message…
Trojan horse
a Trojan horse is any malware which misleads users of its true intent. The term is derived from the Ancient Greek story of the deceptive Trojan Horse that led to the fall of the city of Troy. A trojan horse…