Menaces
Definition
Menaces refers to threats or dangers that pose harm or risk. In the context of technology and cybersecurity, it often refers to potential risks associated with online activities such as hacking attempts, malware infections, phishing scams, etc.
Analogy
Imagine walking through a dark alley at night where there are potential dangers lurking around every corner. These dangers represent the threats or menaces that exist in the digital world, waiting to harm your online security.
Related terms
Sécurité informatique (computer security): Measures taken to protect computer systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Virus informatique (computer virus): A type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, causing damage or disrupting normal operations.
Hameçonnage (phishing): A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.
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