fileless
Lacking stored data
Fileless describes something that operates without traditional files.
In computing, fileless malware executes entirely in memory rather than installing files on disk, making it harder for antivirus software to detect: The attack used fileless techniques to evade security tools.
More generally, fileless can describe any digital process or system that avoids creating permanent file artifacts.
Harmful computer programs
- in-memoryStored in active memory
- non-residentOne dwelling elsewhere
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- evasionAct of escaping detection
cyberattack · APT · zero-day · intrusion · breach · antivirus · security · hackers
Creating simulated computing environments
- emulationCopying to rival
- simulationImitation of real processes
- hypervisorVirtual machine management layer
- VMwareVirtualization software company
sandboxing · containerization · abstraction · runtime · snapshot · diskless · ephemeral · stateless
Using no printed materials
- unclutteredFree from disorder
- minimalisticFavoring extreme simplicity
- simplifiedMade less complex
- efficientProductive without waste
seamless · integrated · compact · sleek · organized · decluttered · cloud-native · lightweight
malware
Harmful computer programs
- in-memoryStored in active memory
- non-residentOne dwelling elsewhere
- exploitNotable act or abuse
evasion · cyberattack · APT · zero-day · intrusion · breach · antivirus · security · hackers · phishing
virtualization
Creating simulated computing environments
- emulationCopying to rival
- simulationImitation of real processes
- hypervisorVirtual machine management layer
VMware · sandboxing · containerization · abstraction · runtime · snapshot · diskless · ephemeral · stateless
paperless
Using no printed materials
- unclutteredFree from disorder
- minimalisticFavoring extreme simplicity
- simplifiedMade less complex
efficient · seamless · integrated · compact · sleek · organized · decluttered · cloud-native · lightweight · portable
filelessfiled
Organized for retrieval
catalogued · indexed · documented · archived · structured
file, profile, files, filing, filed, defile, unfiled, filer, misfile