DFIR

2025-04-11

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dynamically linked

2025-04-11

Dynamically linked refers to programs that rely on external shared objects that are loaded into memory at runtime rather than being embedded directly ... Read More

ent command

2025-04-11

The ent command measures the entropy of a file or data stream. https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/trusty/man1/ent.1.html Read More

function call

2025-04-11

A function call is an instruction in a program that transfers exection to a defined function. Function calls typically accept parameters and return a ... Read More

kernel thread

2025-04-11

A kernel thread is a thread of execution that runs entirely in kernel space. Kernel threads tend to perform low-level tasks like handling interrupts, ... Read More

library call

2025-04-11

A library call is a function call made by a program to a routine provided by a software library. Read More

Morris worm

2025-04-11

The Morris worm is one of the oldest examples of computer worms, authored by Robert Morris https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_worm ... Read More

orphan process

2025-04-11

An orphaned process is a process in an operating system in which its parent process has terminated, but the child process is still running. Read More

pager

2025-04-11

A pager is a program that displays text output one screenful at a time, allowing the user to scroll through content. Common examples include less and ... Read More

PAGER envifonment variable

2025-04-11

The PAGER environment variable specifies the user’s preferred program used for text output (pager). This is commonly set to tools like less or ... Read More