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1.4 Network Security Flashcards

1
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How are viruses used?

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  • Self-replicating
  • Dormant until host program is run
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What is the purpose/effect of viruses?

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  • Send spam
  • Steal data
  • Infect other computers
  • Corrupt/Delete files
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How are trojans used?

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  • Disguised as another legitimate program
  • Can only function if host program is run
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What is the purpose/effect of trojans?

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  • Data theft
  • Redirecting search requests
  • Installing other malware
  • Opening a back door for external control over device
  • Used to create botnets for DDoS
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How are worms used?

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Replicate and distribute independently

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What is the purpose/effect of worms?

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  • Designed to spread quickly
  • May cause no damage
  • DoS
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How is spyware used?

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  • Installed without the user’s knowledge
  • Can monitor internet usage
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What is the purpose/effect of spyware?

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  • Intends to capture data and relay information to the hacker
  • Keyloggers are used to track key inputs and recognise passwords and sensitive data such as bank details
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How is ransomware used?

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Locks computers or encrypts files

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What is the purpose/effect of ransomware?

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The attacker can then demand a fee for the release of files/computer though there is no guarantee of their return

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How is phishing used?

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  • Victim receives a message disguised as a reputable source that includes a link
  • Often sent in bulk
  • Uses scare tactics such as “your account has been suspended”
  • Spear phishing is more personal and effective
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What is the purpose/effect of phishing?

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  • Tricks victims into revealing personal details
  • Installs malware on the victim’s device
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How is pharming used?

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  • Registering a similar web address to a legitimate one e.g. change of domain
  • DNS poisoning is where the DNS server of a legitimate site is hacked so that when the real web address is entered, the victims are transferred to a fake one
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What is the purpose/effect of pharming?

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Tricks victims into revealing personal details

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How is blagging used?

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The attacker attempts to engage in an online conversation with the victim

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What is the purpose/effect of blagging?

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Tricks victims into revealing their personal details

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How is shoulder surfing used?

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Physical monitoring of someone e.g. over their shoulder or CCTV

18
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What is the purpose/effect of shoulder surfing?

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To gain PIN or room codes or passwords

19
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How is MITM used?

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  • Hacker connects to a connection between devices
  • Users are unaware of hacked connection
  • Can be done by setting up free unencrypted Wi-Fi
20
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What is the purpose/effect of MITM?

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  • Steal data
  • Alter data for the recipient
21
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How is DoS used?

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  • Sends a server many requests (flooding)
  • DDoS attack comes from a botnet
22
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What is the purpose/effect of DoS?

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Slows down or crashes server

23
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How is SQL injection used?

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Manipulating an SQL query so that additional code can be read by the system

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What is the purpose/effect of an SQL injection?

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  • Bypass sign-in systems
  • Extract data
  • Delete data
  • Update data
  • Install data
  • Execute commands
  • Download malware
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How is brute force used?

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  • Uses a computer program to generate all possible password combinations and try them out
  • Can use lists of common and cracked passwords first
26
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What is the purpose/effect of brute force?

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Gain access to a victim’s account

27
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What attacks are prevented by penetration testing?

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DoS and SQL injection

28
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How does penetration testing work?

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Weaknesses in current security can be identified and modified accordingly

29
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How does anti-malware work?

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Identifies malware to be removed

29
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What attacks does anti-malware prevent?

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Malware

30
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What attacks does a firewall prevent?

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  • Malware
  • Pharming
  • Blagging
  • Phishing
  • DoS
31
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How does a firewall work?

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  • Can filter malicious packets
  • Prevents hackers from gaining access
  • Malicious websites can be blocked
32
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What attacks does user access levels prevent?

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Malware

33
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How do user access levels work?

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Prevent malware being spread by any user

34
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What attacks do strong passwords prevent?

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Brute force

35
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How do strong passwords work?

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Can stall attack till identified and removed

36
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What attack does encryption prevent?

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MITM

37
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How does encryption work?

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Renders data incomprehensible to hackers without the necessary decryption tools

38
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How does physical security work?

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  • Cover any physical password entries with your hand
  • Check for any suspicious individuals attempting to view your entry
  • Prevents people from viewing your passwords
39
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What attacks does physical security prevent?

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Shoulder surfing

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