Terms that start with V

An executable file specifically designed to be a nuisance to its victim. It is usually associated or contracted from a web page.

An interpreted script language developed by Microsoft. It is often compared to the JavaScript programming language.

A program that is able to replicate and infect a system without authorization or knowledge. The damage it inflicts ranges from minimal to severe.

A file that offers information to anti-virus programs in order to detect and eliminate threats. It contains details that will enable users to protect themselves against the latest system infections.

A task performed by anti-virus software. Its purpose is to find errors and system threats.

A communications network that is tunneled through another network. While it communicates with others, a VPN is mostly dedicated with a specific network.

A problem that may allow a system to be penetrated. This may be the result of a programming error or defects from user configuration