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HACKING [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- malicious digital activity
1, record 1, English, malicious%20digital%20activity
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Malicious digital activity :hacking, cyberbullying, targeted deepfakes, online defamation and disinformation, doxxing, or threatening online messages. 2, record 1, English, - malicious%20digital%20activity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- activité numérique malveillante
1, record 1, French, activit%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique%20malveillante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Activité numérique malveillante : piratage, cyberintimidation, hypertrucages ciblés, diffamation et désinformation en ligne, divulgation de données personnelles ou messages menaçants en ligne. 2, record 1, French, - activit%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique%20malveillante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-02-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intrusion detection system
1, record 2, English, intrusion%20detection%20system
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IDS 2, record 2, English, IDS
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automated system that aims to detect hacking or unauthorised access to a computer system or network. 3, record 2, English, - intrusion%20detection%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is an application that monitors network traffic and searches for known threats and suspicious or malicious activity. The IDS sends alerts to IT [ìnformation technology] and security teams when it detects any security risks and threats. 4, record 2, English, - intrusion%20detection%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de détection d'intrusion
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%27intrusion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IDS 2, record 2, French, IDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système automatisé détectant le piratage et l'accès non autorisé à un système informatique ou un réseau. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%27intrusion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les IDS sont utilisés pour surveiller l'activité d'un réseau ou d'un hôte afin de détecter toute tentative d'intrusion et, si possible, réagir à cette tentative. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20d%27intrusion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de detección de invasión
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20detecci%C3%B3n%20de%20invasi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-12-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- IT Security
- Social Problems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cyber malefactor
1, record 3, English, cyber%20malefactor
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spectrum of the cyber malefactor's intentions is also expanding from simple to sophisticated hacking and includes physical attacks that may damage, delay, or disable routine and proper functioning of the grid. It is worrisome but prudent to expect that cyber malefactors may eventually expand to practicing coordinated cyber terrorism. 1, record 3, English, - cyber%20malefactor
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cyber-malefactor
- cybermalefactor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Sécurité des TI
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cybermalfaiteur
1, record 3, French, cybermalfaiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cyber-malfaiteur 2, record 3, French, cyber%2Dmalfaiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la mesure où le signaux Wi-Fi se déplace sur les ondes, il est relativement facile pour un cybermalfaiteur de les intercepter et de capturer toute donnée sensible qui y transite. [...] Les cybermalfaiteurs peuvent également prendre le contrôle du réseau Wi-Fi et réaliser des opérations malveillantes. 1, record 3, French, - cybermalfaiteur
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cyber malfaiteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criminología
- Seguridad de IT
- Problemas sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cibermalhechor
1, record 3, Spanish, cibermalhechor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Red Interna de Telefónica ha sufrido un ataque de ransomware, un tipo de virus informático que encripta el sistema y para desbloquear la restricción el cibermalhechor pide a la víctima una determinada cantidad de dinero a modo de rescate [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - cibermalhechor
Record 4 - internal organization data 2025-12-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- IT Security
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mouse jacking
1, record 4, English, mouse%20jacking
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mouse jacking is a technique of vehicle theft through electronic hacking, without any visible break-in, which allows criminals to use technology to steal a car without having to force the locks or break the windows. The term refers to the computer "mouse" used in the hacking. 2, record 4, English, - mouse%20jacking
Record 4, Key term(s)
- mouse-jacking
- mousejacking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité des TI
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vol à la souris
1, record 4, French, vol%20%C3%A0%20la%20souris
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mouse jacking 1, record 4, French, mouse%20jacking
avoid, anglicism
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vol à la souris est une technique de vol de véhicule par piratage électronique, sans effraction visible, qui permet aux malfaiteurs d'utiliser des technologies pour dérober une voiture sans avoir à forcer les serrures ni casser les vitres. Le terme fait référence à la « souris » informatique utilisée dans le piratage. 2, record 4, French, - vol%20%C3%A0%20la%20souris
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Social Movements
- Political Science (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hacktivism
1, record 5, English, hacktivism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- hactivism 2, record 5, English, hactivism
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose. 3, record 5, English, - hacktivism
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hacktivism is the fusion of hacking and activism; politics and technology. More specifically, hacktivism is described as hacking for a political cause. 4, record 5, English, - hacktivism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Mouvements sociaux
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hacktivisme
1, record 5, French, hacktivisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piratage informatique (par l'infiltration et la perturbation d'un réseau ou d'un site Web) visant à promouvoir les objectifs de l'activisme politique ou social. 2, record 5, French, - hacktivisme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De plus en plus, l'activisme politique ou religieux utilise les moyens de communications les plus récents. Cela va du courrier électronique, jusqu'à l'accès non autorisé et le «cyber squattage» des réseaux informatiques ou sites Web des organisations, sociétés ou pays contre lesquels ils souhaitent se battre. Cet hacktivisme devient de plus en plus fréquent. Les hacktivistes ont transformé au format électronique la désobéissance civile qu'ils utilisent déjà de façon traditionnelle. La plupart du temps, ces hacktivistes vont intervenir ouvertement en ligne, en expliquant clairement qui ils sont et pourquoi ils font cela, à la différence des pirates informatiques traditionnels. 3, record 5, French, - hacktivisme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quelques types d'hacktivismes courants sont : la défiguration et la modification de sites Web, des attaques par saturation rendant les sites inaccessibles et le détournement de visiteurs, à leur insu, vers un autre site. 3, record 5, French, - hacktivisme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
- Movimientos sociales
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hacktivismo
1, record 5, Spanish, hacktivismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El hacktivismo escala posiciones en el ranking de actividad maliciosa en la Red gracias al aumento del uso de herramientas hackers disponibles en Internet como forma de protesta contracultural. 1, record 5, Spanish, - hacktivismo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- growth hacking
1, record 6, English, growth%20hacking
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Growth hacking is a marketing strategy that uses rapid experimentation across various channels and product development paths in order to determine the most effective way to scale and grow a business. 2, record 6, English, - growth%20hacking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bidouillage de croissance
1, record 6, French, bidouillage%20de%20croissance
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- growth hacking 2, record 6, French, growth%20hacking
avoid, anglicism
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2023-06-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ethical hacking
1, record 7, English, ethical%20hacking
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- white hat hacking 2, record 7, English, white%20hat%20hacking
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is white hat hacking? White hat hackers engage in ethical hacking because they use their skills to help improve cybersecurity.... Some companies employ white hat hackers to work within their company to constantly try to hack their system, exposing vulnerabilities and preventing more dangerous attacks. 2, record 7, English, - ethical%20hacking
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- piratage informatique éthique
1, record 7, French, piratage%20informatique%20%C3%A9thique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- piratage contrôlé 2, record 7, French, piratage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- piratería ética
1, record 7, Spanish, pirater%C3%ADa%20%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La piratería ética es algo más que tener buenas intenciones. Una intrusión no autorizada sigue siendo una intrusión no autorizada independientemente de si el hacker estaba tratando de ser útil o no. Aunque todos los hackers utilizan idénticos conocimientos y habilidades, los hackers éticos solo utilizan esas habilidades para poder acceder a los sistemas con autorización expresa de los titulares. 1, record 7, Spanish, - pirater%C3%ADa%20%C3%A9tica
Record 8 - internal organization data 2023-06-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- white hat hacker
1, record 8, English, white%20hat%20hacker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- white hat 2, record 8, English, white%20hat
correct
- ethical computer hacker 3, record 8, English, ethical%20computer%20hacker
correct
- ethical hacker 4, record 8, English, ethical%20hacker
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ethical and professional security expert hired to test the limits of online protection measures. 5, record 8, English, - white%20hat%20hacker
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White hat hackers engage in ethical hacking because they use their skills to help improve cybersecurity.... Some companies employ white hat hackers to work within their company to constantly try to hack their system, exposing vulnerabilities and preventing more dangerous attacks. 6, record 8, English, - white%20hat%20hacker
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chapeau blanc
1, record 8, French, chapeau%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pirate informatique éthique 2, record 8, French, pirate%20informatique%20%C3%A9thique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chapeaux blancs travaillent la plupart du temps pour une compagnie pour laquelle ils vont tenter d'infiltrer des systèmes pour en démontrer les failles, et ainsi, permettre à ces compagnies de les colmater. 1, record 8, French, - chapeau%20blanc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsqu'une institution financière, une compagnie minière ou une firme d'ingénierie embauche un pirate informatique éthique, elle l'invite à pénétrer ses structures informatiques et ses architectures web, tentant de débusquer des failles de sécurité. 2, record 8, French, - chapeau%20blanc
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pirata informático de sombrero blanco
1, record 8, Spanish, pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- hacker de sombrero blanco 2, record 8, Spanish, hacker%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
correct, common gender
- sombrero blanco 3, record 8, Spanish, sombrero%20blanco
correct, common gender
- pirata informático ético 1, record 8, Spanish, pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Pirata informático] especializado en detectar vulnerabilidades en los sistemas informáticos exponiendo dichas debilidades y alertando a los responsables de los mismos para que los corrijan y eviten así intrusiones no deseadas. 4, record 8, Spanish, - pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un pirata informático de sombrero blanco puede usar piratería ética para ayudar a las empresas a mejorar su ciberseguridad y evitar futuros ataques informáticos maliciosos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
Record 8, Key term(s)
- jáquer de sombrero blanco
Record 9 - internal organization data 2023-06-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grey hat hacker
1, record 9, English, grey%20hat%20hacker
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- grey hat 2, record 9, English, grey%20hat
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hacker who occasionally delves into the questionable side, but also pursues legitimate angles of hacking and exploring various levels of coding. 3, record 9, English, - grey%20hat%20hacker
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grey hat hackers occupy the middle ground that lies between white hat hackers who aim to protect systems and networks from attacks and black hat hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for malicious gain. 4, record 9, English, - grey%20hat%20hacker
Record 9, Key term(s)
- gray hat hacker
- gray hat
- greyhat hacker
- greyhat
- grayhat hacker
- grayhat
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chapeau gris
1, record 9, French, chapeau%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- pirate informatique à chapeau gris 2, record 9, French, pirate%20informatique%20%C3%A0%20chapeau%20gris
correct, masculine noun
- hacker grey hat 3, record 9, French, hacker%20grey%20hat
avoid, anglicism
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] pirates informatiques à chapeaux gris [...] utilisent leurs compétences pour pénétrer dans les systèmes et réseaux sans autorisation (comme les chapeaux noirs). Mais au lieu de semer le chaos à grande échelle, ils peuvent signaler leur découverte à la personne ciblée et offrir de réparer les vulnérabilités contre rétribution. 2, record 9, French, - chapeau%20gris
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- pirata informático de sombrero gris
1, record 9, Spanish, pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- hacker de sombrero gris 2, record 9, Spanish, hacker%20de%20sombrero%20gris
correct, masculine noun
- sombrero gris 1, record 9, Spanish, sombrero%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay otros tipos de piratas informáticos que no tienen intenciones maliciosas, pero que no cumplen con los mismos estándares morales que los verdaderos piratas informáticos éticos. Llamamos a estas personas hackers de sombrero gris. 2, record 9, Spanish, - pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20gris
Record 9, Key term(s)
- jáquer de sombrero gris
Record 10 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Criminology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cybercriminal
1, record 10, English, cybercriminal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] person who engages in criminal activity by means of computers or the Internet. 2, record 10, English, - cybercriminal
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cybercriminals are known to access the cybercriminal underground markets found in the deep web to trade malicious goods and services, such as hacking tools and stolen data. Cybercriminal underground markets are known to specialize in certain products or services. 3, record 10, English, - cybercriminal
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Criminologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cybercriminel
1, record 10, French, cybercriminel
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui pratique une activité illégale pouvant être menée ou facilitée sur le Web : piratage de logiciels, attaque de réseaux, espionnage d'entreprises, trafic de drogues ou d'organes, pornographie (infantile), virus, copies illégales, vol de sites, pillage de bases de données, promotion d'activités terroristes ou racistes, fraude, etc. 2, record 10, French, - cybercriminel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cybercriminel se «déguise» en un tiers de confiance [...] et diffuse un message frauduleux, ou contenant une pièce jointe piégée, à une large liste de contacts. Le message invite les destinataires à mettre à jour leurs informations personnelles (et souvent bancaires) sur un site falsifié vers lequel ils sont redirigés. 3, record 10, French, - cybercriminel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2019-12-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- IT Security
- Cybernetic Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cyberphysical risk
1, record 11, English, cyberphysical%20risk
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- cyber-physical risk 2, record 11, English, cyber%2Dphysical%20risk
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The root of this cyber-physical risk is that computers now control nearly every mechanical process.... Thermostats, HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning] systems and locks, among others, are now increasingly just interconnected computer systems. Hacking the network of an interconnected smart building could provide access to all connected devices. As the adoption of technology and connectivity increase, physical cyber attacks and failures have become a reality for many industries, from health care facilities to power plants, aviation to manufacturing. 3, record 11, English, - cyberphysical%20risk
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sécurité des TI
- Systèmes cybernétiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- risque cyberphysique
1, record 11, French, risque%20cyberphysique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- risque cyber-physique 2, record 11, French, risque%20cyber%2Dphysique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Seguridad de IT
- Sistemas cibernéticos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- riesgo ciberfísico
1, record 11, Spanish, riesgo%20ciberf%C3%ADsico
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2018-10-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- security
1, record 12, English, security
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] measures taken to protect against accidental, but especially intentional access, interception, hacking and similar activities. 2, record 12, English, - security
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sécurité
1, record 12, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- seguridad
1, record 12, Spanish, seguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Configuración de seguridad. 2, record 12, Spanish, - seguridad
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Seguridad de las tecnologías de la información. 3, record 12, Spanish, - seguridad
Record 13 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Internet and Telematics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- browser hijacking
1, record 13, English, browser%20hijacking
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Browser hijacking is a form of hacking in which malicious software changes a user's browser settings without [the user's] knowledge or permission. 2, record 13, English, - browser%20hijacking
Record 13, Key term(s)
- browser hi-jacking
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Internet et télématique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- détournement de navigateur
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9tournement%20de%20navigateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le détournement de navigateur est un type de fraude en ligne. Les arnaqueurs utilisent des logiciels malveillants pour prendre le contrôle du navigateur Internet de votre ordinateur et modifier sa configuration lorsque vous surfez sur Internet. 2, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9tournement%20de%20navigateur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2017-03-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Copyright
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- technical protection measure
1, record 14, English, technical%20protection%20measure
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the technical protection measure that prevents copying, accessing the work or ensures its authentication, is a computer program, hacking it could constitute an infringement of the copyright vested in the software. 1, record 14, English, - technical%20protection%20measure
Record 14, Key term(s)
- technical protection measures
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Droits d'auteur
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mesure technique de protection
1, record 14, French, mesure%20technique%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général, les titulaires de droits s'efforcent de surveiller l'utilisation de leurs œuvres dans l'environnement en ligne en recourant à des techniques spécialisées. Les mesures techniques de protection prennent différentes formes et leurs mécanismes évoluent en permanence. 2, record 14, French, - mesure%20technique%20de%20protection
Record 14, Key term(s)
- mesure de protection technique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2016-07-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Information Technology (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Law of Evidence
- IT Security
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- electronic discovery
1, record 15, English, electronic%20discovery
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- e-discovery 2, record 15, English, e%2Ddiscovery
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Any] process in which electronic data is sought, located, secured, and searched with the intent of using it as evidence in a civil or criminal legal case. 1, record 15, English, - electronic%20discovery
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
E-discovery can be carried out offline on a particular computer or it can be done in a network. Court-ordered or government sanctioned hacking for the purpose of obtaining critical evidence is also a type of e-discovery. 1, record 15, English, - electronic%20discovery
Record 15, Key term(s)
- ediscovery
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Droit de la preuve
- Sécurité des TI
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- investigation informatique
1, record 15, French, investigation%20informatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel des informations ou documents électroniques sont recherchés, identifiés et rassemblés pour la production d'éléments de preuve. 1, record 15, French, - investigation%20informatique
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot «découverte» est impropre en ce sens. 1, record 15, French, - investigation%20informatique
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
investigation informatique : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 15 août 2010. 2, record 15, French, - investigation%20informatique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- IT Security
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- car hacking
1, record 16, English, car%20hacking
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As modern cars evolve towards becoming fully autonomous, security experts are warning of a new form of cybercrime : Car hacking... where criminals can either remotely directly or take control of your car from their laptops... 2, record 16, English, - car%20hacking
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité des TI
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- piratage de voiture
1, record 16, French, piratage%20de%20voiture
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- piratage automobile 2, record 16, French, piratage%20automobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une autre technique de piratage de voiture consiste à intervenir dans les codes informatiques gérant [les] systèmes électroniques. En 2010, des chercheurs [...] ont réussi, en connectant leur ordinateur sur [l'unité de contrôle électronique] d'un véhicule, à interférer sur tous ses éléments électroniques, de la radio au klaxon en passant par la jauge d'essence, les fenêtres, le moteur et les freins. 3, record 16, French, - piratage%20de%20voiture
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2014-12-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Police
- IT Security
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- pure computer crime
1, record 17, English, pure%20computer%20crime
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any criminal act where a computer and/or its contents are the object of the crime. 1, record 17, English, - pure%20computer%20crime
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Some] examples of pure computer crimes [are] defacing websites[;] hacking or unauthorized use of computer systems[;] offences directed at electronic networks(denial of service attacks) [;and] creation and malicious dissemination of computer viruses[. ] 1, record 17, English, - pure%20computer%20crime
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Sécurité des TI
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- délit informatique pur
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9lit%20informatique%20pur
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- crime purement informatique 1, record 17, French, crime%20purement%20informatique
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] tout acte criminel pour lequel un ordinateur ou son contenu a été utilisé. 1, record 17, French, - d%C3%A9lit%20informatique%20pur
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2014-12-24
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Police
- IT Security
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Technological Crime Program
1, record 18, English, Technological%20Crime%20Program
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- TCP 1, record 18, English, TCP
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Technological Crime Program(TCP) is a national program within the RCMP's [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] Policing Support Services which assists investigations involving computer/technology enabled crimes as well as leading pure computer crime investigations. The technological crime investigations and assistance requests span organized crime, national security, fraud, hacking, homicide, drug investigations, child pornography and virtually any other criminal activity. 1, record 18, English, - Technological%20Crime%20Program
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Technological Crime Programme
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Police
- Sécurité des TI
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Programme de la criminalité technologique
1, record 18, French, Programme%20de%20la%20criminalit%C3%A9%20technologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- PCT 1, record 18, French, PCT
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de la criminalité technologique (PCT) est un programme national du Soutien aux services de police (SSP) de la GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] qui contribue aux enquêtes de criminalité technohabilitée et qui mène des enquêtes sur des délits informatiques purs. Les enquêtes liées à la criminalité technologique et les demandes d’aide portent sur le crime organisé, la sécurité nationale, la fraude, le piratage informatique, les homicides, la drogue, la pornographie juvénile et pratiquement toutes les autres activités criminelles. 1, record 18, French, - Programme%20de%20la%20criminalit%C3%A9%20technologique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2013-07-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Bronchi
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- deep cough
1, record 19, English, deep%20cough
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deep Coughing. Start by taking a deep breath, hold for 2 – 3 seconds, using your stomach muscles to forcefully expel the air. Avoid a hacking cough or merely clearing the throat. A deep cough is less tiring on the body and is more effective in clearing mucus out of the lungs. 2, record 19, English, - deep%20cough
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Bronches
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- toux profonde
1, record 19, French, toux%20profonde
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- toux caverneuse 2, record 19, French, toux%20caverneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bronchite est une inflammation des bronches, les conduits qui mènent l'air aux poumons. [...] Elle provoque une toux profonde et une quantité importante de sécrétions jaunâtres. 1, record 19, French, - toux%20profonde
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management
- Emergency Management
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- business continuity management
1, record 20, English, business%20continuity%20management
correct, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- BCM 2, record 20, English, BCM
correct, standardized
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An integrated management process involving the development and implementation of activities that provides for the continuity and/or recovery of critical service delivery and business operations in the event of a disruption. 3, record 20, English, - business%20continuity%20management
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In light of terrorism, malicious hacking, geopolitical tension and natural catastrophes, business continuity management(BCM) has become a day-to-day concern for businesses and management. 4, record 20, English, - business%20continuity%20management
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
business continuity management; BCM: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 20, English, - business%20continuity%20management
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise
- Gestion des urgences
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- gestion de la continuité des activités
1, record 20, French, gestion%20de%20la%20continuit%C3%A9%20des%20activit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
- GCA 1, record 20, French, GCA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- gestion de la continuité des opérations 2, record 20, French, gestion%20de%20la%20continuit%C3%A9%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de gestion intégrée qui comprend l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre d'activités et qui assure la continuité ou le rétablissement des opérations et de la prestation de services indispensables en cas de perturbation. 1, record 20, French, - gestion%20de%20la%20continuit%C3%A9%20des%20activit%C3%A9s
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gestion de la continuité des activités; GCA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 20, French, - gestion%20de%20la%20continuit%C3%A9%20des%20activit%C3%A9s
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de la empresa
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- gestión de la continuidad del negocio
1, record 20, Spanish, gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20continuidad%20del%20negocio
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de administración integral que identifica impactos potenciales que amenazan a una organización y ofrecen un marco de referencia para brindarle flexibilidad y la capacidad para tener una respuesta efectiva que salvaguarde los intereses de sus accionistas así como la reputación, la marca y las actividades de [dicha organización]. 1, record 20, Spanish, - gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20continuidad%20del%20negocio
Record 21 - internal organization data 2012-03-12
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- hacking group 1, record 21, English, hacking%20group
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- hacker group 1, record 21, English, hacker%20group
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A little-known hacking group, The Consortium, has stolen the personal information and credit card details of thousands subscribers to the Digital Playground porn site. 1, record 21, English, - hacking%20group
Record 21, Key term(s)
- hacker's group
- hackers group
- hackers' group
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- groupe de pirates informatiques
1, record 21, French, groupe%20de%20pirates%20informatiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anonymous, un groupe de pirates informatiques, a révélé dimanche la teneur de courriels ultraconfidentiels sur une aide de plus d'un milliard de dollars que Téhéran aurait récemment accordée à Damas pour contrer les sanctions financières internationales 1, record 21, French, - groupe%20de%20pirates%20informatiques
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- internal control system
1, record 22, English, internal%20control%20system
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- system of internal control 2, record 22, English, system%20of%20internal%20control
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While such computer crimes such as fraud, industrial espionage, software and data theft and hacking are uncovered 50% of the time by the internal control system or internal audits, frequently they are uncovered only through "whistle blowing, "special investigations by management, notification by a customer or by accident. These revelations indicate that the best and perhaps only defense is to establish a sound system of internal control in the first place to remove the opportunity for these types of crimes. 2, record 22, English, - internal%20control%20system
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle interne
1, record 22, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20interne
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2010-04-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Social Movements
- Political Science (General)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- hacktivist
1, record 23, English, hacktivist
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- hactivist 2, record 23, English, hactivist
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual who performs an act of hacktivism. 3, record 23, English, - hacktivist
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A hacktivist uses the same tools and techniques as a hacker, but does so in order to disrupt services and bring attention to a political or social cause. For example, one might leave a highly visible message on the home page of a Web site that gets a lot of traffic or which embodies a point-of-view that is being opposed. Or one might launch a denial-of-service attack to disrupt traffic to a particular site. 3, record 23, English, - hacktivist
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hacktivism is the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose. 3, record 23, English, - hacktivist
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Mouvements sociaux
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- hacktiviste
1, record 23, French, hacktiviste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- cybermilitant 1, record 23, French, cybermilitant
masculine noun
- cyberrésistant 1, record 23, French, cyberr%C3%A9sistant
masculine noun
- bidouilleur militant 2, record 23, French, bidouilleur%20militant
masculine noun
- bidouilleur activiste 2, record 23, French, bidouilleur%20activiste
masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Militant qui mobilise ses connaissances informatiques contre la mondialisation, les multinationales et en faveur de la défense des internautes. 1, record 23, French, - hacktiviste
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce néologisme est le fruit de la fusion des termes anglais «hacker» et «activist». 1, record 23, French, - hacktiviste
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
- Movimientos sociales
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- hacktivista
1, record 23, Spanish, hacktivista
correct, common gender
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Somos una red de hacktivistas que nace de la comunidad de hacklabs y hackmeeting de la Península Ibérica. Este espacio surgió para coordinar nuestras acciones a nivel global, debatir estrategias, compartir recursos y sincronizar movimientos de creación y resistencia hacia una sociedad libre con unas tecnologias libres. 1, record 23, Spanish, - hacktivista
Record 24 - internal organization data 1994-06-07
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- step cutting
1, record 24, English, step%20cutting
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- step-cutting 2, record 24, English, step%2Dcutting
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of creating footholds on ice-or snow-covered slopes by hacking out platforms for the feet with one's ice axe. 3, record 24, English, - step%20cutting
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All step cutting is very tiring and on steep ice can be exhausting and time consuming. 4, record 24, English, - step%20cutting
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Today’s crampons and axes have largely - though by no means wholly - left step-cutting (and step-cutters) to history. 5, record 24, English, - step%20cutting
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- taille de marches
1, record 24, French, taille%20de%20marches
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de tailler des marches dans la neige ou la glace avec la panne du piolet. 2, record 24, French, - taille%20de%20marches
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La taille de marche. [...] De moins en moins utilisée de nos jours et remplacée par le cramponnage et les ancrages des piolets modernes, la taille est une technique complémentaire. 3, record 24, French, - taille%20de%20marches
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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