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on a host system. Objects include directories and an assortment of file types, including

 

 

text files, graphics, video, and audio. A URL is the address of an object that is normally

 

typed in the Address field of a Web browser. The URL is basically a pointer to the

 

location of an object.

VPN

Virtual Private Network. These networks use public connections (such as the Internet)

 

to transfer information. That information is usually encrypted for security purposes.

Vulnerability

Point where a system can be attacked.

WAN

Wide Area Network s link geographically dispersed offices in other cities or around the

 

globe. Just about any long-distance communication medium can serve as a WAN link,

 

including switched and permanent telephone circuits, terrestrial radio systems, and

 

satellite systems.

War Dialer

A program that automatically dials phone numbers looking for computers on the other

 

end. They catalog numbers so that hackers can call back and try to break in.

Warez

A term that describes Pirated Software on the Internet. Warez include cracked games

 

or other programs that software pirates distribute on the Internet

Wire Tapping

Connecting to a network and monitoring all traffic. Most wire tapping features can only

 

monitor the traffic on their subnet.

Worm

A program that seeks access into other computers. Once a worm penetrates another

 

computer it continues seeking access to other areas. Worms are often equipped with

 

dictionary-based password crackers and other cracker tools that enable them to

 

penetrate more systems. Worms often steal or vandalize computer data.

WWW(World Wide Web) -- Frequently used when referring to "The Internet", WWW has two major meanings - First, loosely used: the whole constellation of resources that can be accessed using Gopher, FTP, HTTP, telnet, USENET, WAIS and some other tools.

Second, the universe of hypertext servers (HTTP servers).

Glossary

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