Defined term
Web Bug
Web Bug: Malicious code, invisible to a user, placed on web sites in such a way that it allows third parties to track use of web servers and collect…
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Definition
Malicious code, invisible to a user, placed on web sites in such a way that it allows third parties to track use of web servers and collect information about the user, including internet protocol (IP) address, host name, browser type and version, operating system name and version, and web browser cookie.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A tiny image, invisible to a user, placed on Web pages in such a way to enable third parties to track use of Web servers and collect information about the user, including IP address, host name, browser type and version, operating system name and version, and cookies. (SP 800-28) (NISTIR)
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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