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This glossary contains many of the terms you will find throughout the SpywareRemove.com website.
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In the wild
When two independent researchers identify a virus within a one-year period. About 450 viruses run in the wild at the same time.
incremental DAT files
Up-to-date virus definitions supplementing current definitions that are usable for up to 15 days. These files allow to update utility program, to download only modifications for .DAT files rather than the full .DAT file set.
infected file
A file is infected when a malware inserts its code into it. Computer systems are infected when a virus or Trojan is launched on the system. Static malware (viruses and Trojans that have a malicious code) is also called infected. If an undesirable program is launched on the system, the system is not considered infected, but it can result in other consequences.
infection length
It is a size of the viral code integrated into the program. The size of a worm or Trojan horse is represented by the length.
INI File
A location in the program for storage of instructions and settings that activate when starting an operation system. Virus authors often exploit .INI , SYSTEM. INI and WININIT.INI files.
integer overflow
Status of an operating system or a program that permits storage of the data that will arrange integer value in the application to damage memory. See also Buffer Overflow Condition.
Internet protocol (IP) address
The address that identifies a computer on a TPC/IP network and determines circulating information. Each computer on a network has a unique IP address consisting of network ID, a unique host ID, which is assigned by the network administrator. This address is mainly expressed in dot-decimal notation, where the decimal values are separated by a period (for example, 123.45.6.24 as in IPv4).
Internet relay chat (IRC)
IRC is a chat system connecting multiple users, where people meet on “channels” (chat rooms, virtual places and have conversations on certain topics) to chat in groups or confidentially. The system requires from participants to exchange executable content. In this way many works and Trojans take advantage of IRC as of a communication channel to send the data to the malware author, who then instructs the malware to carry out his commands from causing a DDoS to infect other computers in the network.
IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)
An intrusion prevention system (IPS) which observes an individual host and network traffic and is capable of approaching the host and network security used for identification. Also it responds to possible threats. But as the attacker can assault immediately after gaining access, intrusion prevention system can react without delay as preset by the network administrator. See also HIPS and NIPS.
