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Agent - On the Internet, an agent (also called an intelligent agent) is a program
that gathers information or performs a service on a regular schedule without your
immediate presence. Typically, an agent program, using parameters you have provided,
searches all or some part of the Internet, gathers information you’re interested
in, and presents it to you on a regular basis, usually daily.
Ankle Biter - A person who aspires to be a hacker/cracker but has very limited knowledge
or skills related to AISs. Usually associated with young teens who collect and use
simple, malicious programs obtained from the Internet. Also known as script-kiddies.
Anti-Virus Software - Anti-virus software is a type of security technology that searches
your computer’s hard drives, removable media such as floppy disks and zip drives,
and incoming emails for any known or potential viruses. Most anti-virus software
will quarantine or remove the virus or worm threat.
Archive - An archive is a collection of computer files that have been packaged together
for backup or long-term storage. Archived data can also be used as a back-up data.
An archive can include a simple list of files, or files organized under a directory
or catalog structure.
Attacker Traps - Systems used to lure hackers or other information warriors into
an attack so that they can be traced.
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Internet Security Terms & Definitions
