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Red Team

A Red Team is a group of cybersecurity professionals who simulate real-world attacks to test and evaluate an organization’s defenses, response capabilities, and overall security posture. They adopt the mindset and tactics of potential adversaries, aiming to uncover vulnerabilities and weaknesses in both technology and procedures.

Remediation

Remediation in cybersecurity refers to the process of addressing and fixing vulnerabilities, security flaws, or incidents to restore the security and integrity of an organization’s systems. It involves applying patches, implementing new security measures, or adjusting configurations to eliminate risks and prevent future attacks.

Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that will encrypt the targets system and deny the user to access it. To regain access, the attackers demand a ransom payment.

RAT

Remote Access Trojan. A type of malware that allows attackers to remotely control and monitor a victim’s device, often for espionage or data theft.