Tech Straight Talk

Staying one step ahead of the latest threats is tricky. Not understanding technical terminology makes it even more difficult. In this post, we define nine cybersecurity terms that you need to know to stay safe and secure. In these times, it can be very difficult to protect devices, data privacy and, in general, our online world. Although there are many reliable solutions for desktops and mobile devices, it is not so easy to know where we are vulnerable if we are not familiar with the jargon and acronyms that describe these incidents. Here is a glossary of security terms that you should know to stay protected: Cybersecurity Glossary Botnet: A botnet (from the fusion of "robot" and "network") is a network of devices infected by an attacker. Whoever controls it can use it, for example, to carry out DDoS attacks (see below), mine Bitcoin and spread spam via email. Almost any device connected to the Internet, including home routers, can be infected and incorporate...