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c2c Only:’c2c Only’ is a shorthand acronym used in IRC (Internet Relay Chat)or instant messaging which stands for “cam to cam only”. The term is used when one individual asks another to allow them to see them over the Web camera. c2c Only means that they will only allow the person to see them on their Web cam if the person requesting also turns on their Web cam. Also Known As: cam2cam only
Circuit-Level Gateway:A circuit-level gateway is a type of firewall. All internal computers establish a “circuit” with the proxy server. The proxy server performs all communications with the Internet. External computers only see the IP address of the proxy server and never communicate directly with the internal clients.
Compromise:When used to discuss Internet security, it does not mean that two parties come to a mutually beneficial agreement. Rather, it means that the security of your computer or network is weakened. A typical security compromise can be a 3rd party learning the Administrator password of your computer.
Computer Forensics:See Forensic Also Known As: Forensic
Cracker: Hacker purists often insist that “hackers” are simply curious computer experts with benign intent. Cracker is the term more often applied to a malicious or criminal hacker that attacks computer systems with mischiveous or malicious intent. Also Known As: Hacker
Cross Site Scripting: Cross site scripting (XSS) refers to the ability to use some of the functionality of active scripting against the user by inserting malicious code into the HTML that will run code on the user’s computer, redirect them to a site other than what they intended or steal passwords and personal information among other things.
Cross site scripting is a programming problem and not a vulnerability of any particular web browser software or web hosting server. It is up to the web site developer to ensure that user input is validated and checked for malicious code before executing it. Also Known As: XSS
Cyberterrorism: This term is more a buzz word than anything right now. It is used to describe officially sanctioned hacking as a political or military tool. Some hackers have used stolen information, or the threat of stealing information, as a tool to attempt to extort money from companies.