An intrustion detection system (IDS) is a software application or hardware appliance that monitors traffic moving on networks and through systems to search for suspicious activity and known threats, sending up alerts when it finds such items.| CSO Online
Phishing is a type of cyberattack that uses disguised email to trick the recipient into giving up information, downloading malware, or taking some other desired action.| CSO Online
WannaCry is a virulent ransomware attack that was designed by a North Korean hacker gang and takes advantage of a Windows vulnerability that remains unpatched on too many computers.| CSO Online
Malware is a blanket term for viruses, worms, trojans, and other harmful computer programs hackers use to wreak destruction and gain access to sensitive information.| CSO Online
