6 cyber security Flashcards
1
Q
what is malware?
A
a computer software with malicious intent
2
Q
explain the difference between black box and white box testing.
A
black box:
tester doesn’t know how the system operates.
tester is acting as an external hacker.
white box:
tester knows how the system operates.
tester is stimulating a malicious insider.
3
Q
what is blagging?
A
victim is persuaded to give their details
4
Q
what is phishing?
A
victim receives and responds to communication that appears to be from a valid source
5
Q
what is shouldering?
A
someone watches and records a victim entering their security info
