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.