Cybersecurity Glossary

A glossary of definitions for various terms and concepts that relate to the cybersecurity domain.

Definition Description

Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of highly sophisticated email phishing attack where cybercriminals impersonate trusted individuals to try and mislead or manipulate a victim.

Callback Phishing

Callback phishing is a type of phishing attack where scammers entice victims to call a phone number and reveal sensitive information.

Executive Phishing

Executive Phishing is a type of highly sophisticated email phishing attack where cybercriminals impersonate senior management or executives within a business to try and mislead or manipulate employees.

Human Risk Management

Human Risk Management is about understanding how human behaviors, decisions, and actions can impact an organization's cybersecurity posture.

Malvertising

Malvertising is a type of phishing attack where cybercriminals use paid advertisements to distribute malware.

Quishing

Quishing is a type of phishing attack where scammers use QR codes to trick victims into opening malicious links or downloading malicious files.

Smishing

Smishing is a type of phishing attack where cybercriminals use SMS messages to distribute malware or impersonate trusted individuals to try and mislead or manipulate a victim.

Vishing

Vishing is a type of phishing attack where cybercriminals abuse the intimate nature of voice calls to try and manipulate a victim through coercion or manipulation.