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Security incident


A security incident is a warning that there may be a threat to information or computer security. The warning could also be that a threat has already occurred. Threats or violations can be identified b [..]
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RS-422 and RS-423


The RS-422 and RS-423 electrical standards replaced the RS-232 standard. RS-422 applies to digital signaling circuits that use multipoint connections. RS-423 applies to serial communications with poin [..]
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Rowhammer


Rowhammer or row hammer is a type of cyber-attack that exploits a bug in dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) modules manufactured in 2010 and onwards. This vulnerability can even be exploited via Java [..]
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Small form-factor pluggable transceiver


A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver is a compact, hot-swappable, input/output transceiver used in data communication and telecommunications networks. SFP interfaces between communication d [..]
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Glasserati


Glasserati is a slang term for the Google Glass user community and those familiar with this interface. It is based on terms like "literati" and "digerati" that refl [..]
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Glasshole


A Glasshole is an individual who behaves inappropriately while using the Google Glass interface. This new and somewhat edgy term specifically refers to a range of behaviors that shed light on the cons [..]
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Glitch


A glitch, in technical terms, refers to a small and fleeting error in a system that occurs due to unknown causes. While the actual cause of a glitch is unknown, it can potentially cause serious harm t [..]
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GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM


The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation system designed by the U.S. Department of Defense that makes use of satellites orbiting the earth and was primarily used in vital military applicati [..]
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gamepad


A gamepad, also sometimes called joypad, refers to an input device used for gaming purposes. It is a video game controller that can be held with both hands and has multiple buttons on it to be pressed [..]
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FreeBSD


FreeBSD is a free, open-source, Unix-like operating system based on Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Unix. It is the most popular among the BSD-based operating systems, with an installed base of m [..]
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