Drive-By Download

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /draɪv-baɪ ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/

Definitions of drive-by download

noun a type of computer attack where malware is downloaded onto a user's computer without their knowledge or consent

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about drive-by downloads on the news.

A2 My friend's computer got infected with malware through a drive-by download.

B1 It is important to be cautious while browsing the internet to avoid drive-by downloads.

B2 Some websites use deceptive tactics to initiate a drive-by download without the user's knowledge.

C1 Cybersecurity experts recommend using ad blockers and antivirus software to prevent drive-by downloads.

C2 Companies invest in advanced security measures to protect their systems from drive-by download attacks.

Examples of drive-by download in a Sentence

formal A drive-by download is a type of cyber attack where malware is downloaded onto a victim's computer without their knowledge or consent.

informal I heard that drive-by downloads can happen just from visiting certain websites.

slang Watch out for drive-by downloads when you're browsing the internet, they can really mess up your computer.

figurative Being hit with a drive-by download is like getting ambushed by malware while innocently surfing the web.

Grammatical Forms of drive-by download

past tense

drove

plural

drive-by downloads

comparative

more drive-by

superlative

most drive-by

present tense

drive-by downloads

future tense

will drive-by download

perfect tense

have driven-by downloaded

continuous tense

is drive-by downloading

singular

drive-by download

positive degree

drive-by download

infinitive

to drive-by download

gerund

drive-by downloading

participle

driving-by downloaded

Origin and Evolution of drive-by download

First Known Use: 2004 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'drive-by download' originated in the early 2000s with the rise of malicious software being unknowingly downloaded onto a user's computer.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of malware being automatically downloaded without the user's consent while visiting a website, the term 'drive-by download' has since evolved to encompass various methods of malicious software distribution, including through email attachments and social engineering tactics.