Mopy

A slang term that combines the words multiple original prints (plus the “y” from the word “copy”). The term is used to refer to the increasing use of fast, multifunction printers (MFPs) to create multiple original copies of documents, as...

Fuzz Testing

Basically, “fuzz testing” (also known as fuzzing) is a technique that uses specialized software to put random data into programs to test their compatibility and functionality. If the program fails the test (it crashes, for example), the problems can then...

Vein ID System

A type of biometrics identification system that uses veins in a person’s body to establish identity. Vein ID Systems use infrared light to scan the user’s hand and look for a pattern of veins in order to make an identification match. Both Hitachi and...

User Account Control (UAC)

Abbreviated as UAC. In Windows Vista, User Account Control is a feature that was designed to prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. When functions that could potentially affect your computer’s operation are made, UAC will prompt for permission or an...

Tunneling Virus

A type of virus that attempts? installation beneath the antivirus program by directly intercepting the interrupt handlers of the operating system to evade detection.

Trusted Platform Module

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware device that is basically a secure micro-controller with added cryptographic functionalities. It works with supporting software and firmware to prevent unauthorized access to a notebook computer. The TPM contains a hardware...