Glossary
A
API application programming interface
APT advanced persistent threat
ARPA Advanced Research Projects Agency (former name of DARPA)
ARPANET the precursor of the Internet developed by ARPA
AS Autonomous System
B
back door an unauthorized/unwanted connection from a system to an external machine, most likely under control of an adversary
BGP Border Gateway Protocol
BOS Battlefield Operating System
botnet a “robot network” is a large group of infected computers who are under direct control of an adversary through a “command and control” server. These compromised computers (termed “bots” or “zombies”) can then be directed by the adversary (often called a “botmaster” or “botherder”) to do a number of activities—including ...
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