The Avira Security Wordbook

Search our threat glossary for clarifications on frequently used terms in IT security.

AES 256-bit encryption
Potentially unwanted application (PUA)
Ransomware
Phishing attack
Browser trackers
Botnet
Drive-by download
Email spoofing
VPN
Security breach

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