Cybersecurity Lexicon

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cache: A random access memory component used for temporary storage of information so future requests for that information can be retrieved faster.

cache cramming attack: The technique of tricking a computer browser to run cached Java code from the local disk, instead of the Internet zone, so it runs with less restrictive permissions.

cache poisoning attack: Bad data from a remote name server is cached by another name server. Typically used with DNS cyber-attacks.

cache stampede attack: A type of cascading failure that can occur when building control systems with caching mechanisms come under very high load. Sometimes also called ...