Tags: Blue Hat, Computer Security, Cyber Security
Bluehat (Blue Hat or Blue-Hat) is a term used to refer to outside computer security consulting firms that are employed to bug test a system prior to its launch, looking for exploits so they can be closed.
Tags: Computer Malware, Malicious Software
Malware (a portmanteau of malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to disrupt a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy.
Tags: Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Website, Technology
Computer security, cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from attacks by malicious actors that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, theft of, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
Tags: Ethical Hacking, White Hat Computer Security
A White Hat (or white-hat hacker) is an ethical security hacker. Ethical Hacking is a term meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing. Under the owner's consent, white-hat hackers aim to identify any vulnerabilities or security issues the current system has.