an attack in which a hacker uses a tool which sneaks in to your computer, riding in on an e-mail, or on an exchange of information such as a malicious web site or during an on-line chat

A method of suppression in which the control line is located some considerable distance away from the fire's active edge. Generally done in the case of a fast-spreading or high-intensity fire and to utilize natural or constructed firebreaks or fuelbreaks and favorable breaks in the topography. The intervening fuel is usually backfired; but occasionally the main fire is allowed to burn to the line, depending on conditions.

A method of attack in which the control line is located along a natural barrier, firebreak, creek, river, or paved road. This attack method may be used in conjunction with backfiring.