Thursday, January 13, 2011

Brute Force Attacks


An attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computing system by generating and trying all possible passwords.

Browser hijacking


Is the modification of a web browser's settings by malware. The term "hijacking" is used as the changes are performed without the user's permission.

Telecommuting


Performing job-related requirements using Telecommunications to transmit data and textual messages to the central organizational office without being physically present

Online Learning


An umbrella term for providing computer instruction (courseware) online over the public Internet, private distance learning networks or inhouse via an intranet

Keyless Entry System


Is a system designed to remotely permit or deny access to premises or automobiles. There are several RKE systems on the market, including but not limited to KeeLoq by Microchip

Electronic Commerce (e-comerce)


Commerce that is transacted electronically, as over the Internet.

Digital money


Negotiable store of value maintained digitally in a smart card or computer record that can be debited as the stored value is depleted; also called near money. Digital cash is most often used in the form of loyalty program points or premiums