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Back Door:A hole in the security of a computer system deliberately left in place by designers or maintainers. Synonymous with trap door; a hidden software or hardware mechanism used to circumvent security controls. |
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Backdoor Trojan:A type of trojan that provides attackers with remote unauthorized access and control of infected computers. Bots are a subcategory of backdoor trojans (see botnet). |
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Bank sort code:A sort code is a number which is assigned to a branch of a bank for internal purposes. Banks use sort codes as it is easier than writing the full address of the branch out and it tells customers which branch they are at. |
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Behavior analysis:monitors file activities, preventing certain modifications to the operating system or related files. |
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Behavior blocking:monitors file activities, preventing certain modifications to the operating system or related files. |
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Bin raiding:see dumpster diving |
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Biometric Identity:refers to three types of identification systems - facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, and iris recognition. |
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Biometric verification:is any means by which a person can be uniquely identified (i.e. iris patterns, voice waves, DNA, and signatures) by evaluating one or more distinguishing biological traits. |
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Bios attack vector:a Python script is created that could be flashed onto any Bios which would then install the rootkit. Anti-virus software is currently unable to scan the Bios for malware or viruses. |
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Bittorrents (Torrents):also known as torrents, are part of an extremely popular peer to peer file distribution system used for transferring large files within a large network of people. |
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