Software - A program that tells a computer to perform a task., Virus - A type of malware that spreads between computers and causes damage., Data leak - The unauthorized transmission of information from an organization, Dictionary attack - An attempt to guess passwords by using well-known words, Hacking - The activity of exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network, Smishing - A form of scam in which an attacker uses text messages to trick people into clicking a link, Threat actor - Any person or organization that intentionally causes harm in the digital sphere., Internet of things - Refers to the physical devices around the world that are connected to the internet, Vulnerability - Refers to a flaw in a system that can leave it open to attack, Data theft - The intentional act of stealing information.,

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