Glossary: Modern Vulnerabilities, Malware and Physical Attacks

sha256sum

A Linux command that prints a file's SHA-256 hash, so you can compare it with the vendor's published one.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 3: Malware, part 1: ransomware, trojans, worms, spyware and adware
Chapter 4: Malware, part 2: viruses, rootkits, keyloggers, logic bombs and fileless malware

Related terms

SHA-256 (Secure Hash Algorithm, 256-bit)Hash