Archives: Glossary

Origin Server

Origin Server An origin server is the original source of content distributed by a content delivery network (CDN). Examples include webpages, images, CSS files, and streaming media. A CDN retrieves data from the origin server and replicates it on edge servers around the world. An origin server may be a dedicated or virtual web servers …

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Outbox

Outbox An outbox is where outgoing e-mail messages are temporarily stored. While you are composing a message, most mail programs automatically save a draft of your message in the outbox. The message is then stored in the outbox until it is successfully sent to the recipient. Once the message has been sent, most e-mail programs …

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Packet

Packet A packet is a small amount of data sent over a network, such as a LAN or the Internet. Similar to a real-life package, each packet includes a source and destination as well as the content (or data) being transferred. When the packets reach their destination, they are reassembled into a single file or …

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Page View

Page View Each time a user visits a Web page, it is called a page view. Page views, also written “pageviews,” are tracked by website monitoring applications to record a website’s traffic. The more page views a website has, the more traffic it is receiving. However, since a page view is recorded each time a …

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Parked Domain

Parked Domain A parked domain is a registered domain name that is active but is not associated with a specific website. Instead, a parked domain displays a “parked page” to users who visit the URL. A typical parked page has a simple layout with a list of links related to the domain name. These links …

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Payload

Payload The term “payload” in computing terms can mean several different things. 1) In computer networking, a payload is the part of a data packet containing the transmitted data. 2) In computer security, a payload is the part of a computer virus or other malware containing the code that carries out the virus’s harmful activity. …

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Permalink

Permalink Short for “permanent link.” A permalink is a URL that links to a specific news story or Web posting. Permalinks are most commonly used for blogs, which are frequently changed and updated. They give a specific Web address to each posting, allowing blog entries to be bookmarked by visitors or linked to from other …

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Personal URL

Personal URL Many websites that host online communities allow you to create your own personal URL within the website. This custom URL typically serves as the Web address of your profile page and can be shared and bookmarked by other users. Examples of websites that allow you to choose a personal URL include social networking …

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Pharming

Pharming Pharming is yet another way hackers attempt to manipulate users on the Internet. While phishing attempts to capture personal information by getting users to visit a fake website, pharming redirects users to false websites without them even knowing it. While a typical website uses a domain name for its address, its actual location is …

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Phishing

Phishing Phishing is a social engineering attack that tries to trick victims into divulging personal, financial, or security information. A phishing attempt consists of an email message that looks to be from a company (like Microsoft, PayPal, or a banking institution) that asks the victim to update or verify personal information on the company’s website. …

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