Definitions of terms specific to cybersecurity. Phishing (Hameçonnage)Attack technique where cybercriminals attempt to obtain sensitive information and personal data by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.Learn more Spear Phishing (Harponnage)Targeted form of phishing where cybercriminals personalize their attacks using specific information about the victim to increase their credibility.Learn more Malware (Logiciel Malveillant)Malware designed to damage, disrupt, steal or take control of a computer system or network. Most dangerous form of cyber attack.Learn more Ransomware (Rançongiciel)A type of malware that blocks access to a computer system or files, often by encrypting them, and then demands a ransom for restoring access.Learn more Deepfakes(Hypertrucage) A form of media manipulation that uses AI techniques, particularly deep learning, to create falsified videos or images.Learn more VPN (Réseau Privé Virtuel) A system that allows a user to create a secure, encrypted network when browsing the Internet, providing additional privacy and security.Learn more Smishing(Hameçonnage par SMS)Phishing technique where attackers send fake SMS messages, pretending to be a trusted entity, to trick victims into disclosing personal information.Learn more Vishing(Hameçonnage Vocal) A form of phishing where attackers use personalized phone calls to trick individuals into divulging sensitive personal or financial information.Learn more 2FA(Double authentification) A method of computer security that requires two separate forms of identification to access an account, thereby increasing security compared.Learn more Phishing de 2FA(Hameçonnage de double authentification)Attack technique where cybercriminals seek to obtain your 2FA information, by pretending to be an official site, to extract your personal data.Learn more DDOS(Attaque par déni de service distribué)A computer attack aimed at saturating the resources of an online service by sending a large volume of traffic, to rendering the service unavailable.Learn more
