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adware
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a software program that delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user
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Basic Input / Output System (BIOS)
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A coded program embedded on a processor chip that recognizes and controls different devices on the computer system.
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boot virus
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a virus that infects the Master Boot Record (MBR) of a hard disk drive.
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bot herder
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An attacker who controls several botnets
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botnet
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A group of zombie computers that are under the control of an attacker.
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cells
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The coverage areas for cellular communication.
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cellular telephone (cell phones)
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portable communications devices that function in a manner unlike wired telephones
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channels
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internet relay chat (irc) discussion forums
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companion virus
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a virus that adds a program to the operating system that is a copycat "companion" to a legitimate program.
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EEPROM = Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
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Non-volatile computer memory that can be electrically erased and rewritted repeatedly.
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file infector virus
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a virus that infects program executible files with an .exe or .com file extension.
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