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Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms

Keeping up with the constant influx of new cybersecurity terminology can be difficult. However, Bolster is here to help. Our glossary provides clear definitions for the latest important terms used in the cybersecurity and information security industry that you should be familiar with.

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Info Stealer

An info stealer is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to extract sensitive information from infected devices. Common targets include login credentials, credit card numbers, banking information, and personal…

What is Cracked Software?

Cracked software refers to applications that have been tampered with to bypass licensing restrictions or activation requirements. Using cracked software exposes users to significant risks, including cybersecurity threats, legal consequences,…

Real-Time Threat Detection & Analysis with AI

Real-time threat analysis involves the continuous monitoring and assessment of digital activity to detect and respond to cyber threats—as they occur. This process combines automated AI threat intelligence with human…

What is Threat Triage?

Imagine it’s 2AM, and your company’s security operations center (SOC) is suddenly bombarded with hundreds of alerts: potential phishing emails, flagged URLs, suspicious logins from overseas, and an unusual spike…

What is a Graymail Strategy?

While most companies are vigilant about spam and phishing attacks, there’s another category of emails that often flies under the radar—graymail. Although not inherently malicious, graymail strategy is needed to…

What is Malicious Intelligence?

Malicious intelligence is critical component of cybersecurity because let’s face it, staying ahead of adversaries is a constant challenge. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and attackers are using increasingly…

What is Social Reputation Analysis?

Whether you’ve thought about it or not, social reputation analysis plays a crucial role in understanding and mitigating online threats. It helps businesses navigate social media dynamics to maintain a…

What is Image Similarity?

Image similarity is a concept in computer vision that focuses on determining how similar two images are. This technology has numerous applications, from identifying duplicate images in large databases to…

Understanding DNS Poisoning vs. Domain Hijacking

As threats grow more sophisticated and harder to detect, DNS poisoning and domain hijacking are particularly concerning. Although they target different aspects of the Domain Name System (DNS), both can…

What is a Phishing Campaign?

Phishing is a widespread cyber threat that involves tricking individuals into divulging sensitive information or installing malware. But while individual phishing attacks are often discussed, phishing campaigns – an organized…

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