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Ch 10 Flashcards

1
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a serious form of personal cybercrime with the perpetrator demonstrating a pattern of harassment and posing a credible threat of harm is

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cyberstalking

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what redirects you to a phony website even if you type the correct address into your browser

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pharming

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what occurs when someone fraudulently uses your name, SSN, or bank or credit card number

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identity theft

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4
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what is an unlawful attack against computers or networks thats done to intimidate a government or its people for a political or social agenda

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cyberterriorism

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5
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what occurs when sensitive data is stolen or viewed by someone who is not authorized to do so

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a data breach

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6
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a ____ is a form of malware that changes your home page and redirects you to other websites

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browser hijacker

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7
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a ____ sends out so much traffic that it could cripple a server or network

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denial of service attack

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8
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the ____ is encrypted and hidden and only accessible using the TOR browser to view it anonymously and securely

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deep web

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9
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what is a security feature of a router that shields the devices on a private network from the public network (the Internet)

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network address translation

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10
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what makes it a crime to access classified info

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comp fraud and abuse act of 1986

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11
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where can you file a cyber crime report

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internet crime complaint center

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12
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what forces users to practice safe computing and prevent a lot of potential problems from affecting the system

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acceptable user policy AUP

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13
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what is an attack that occurs on the day an exploit is discovered before the publisher of the compromised software can fix it

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zero day exploit

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14
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what is a large planned update that addresses multiple problems or adds multiple features

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service pack

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15
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what addresses individual problem as they are discovered

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patch/hotfix

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16
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what converts unencrypted, plain text, into code called cipertext

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encryption

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17
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what will notify you before changes are made to your comp

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user account control UAC

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18
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what uses a push button, PIN< or USB key to auto configure devices to connect to your network

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wifi protected setup WPS

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19
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what adds security to a wireless network by encrypting transmitted data

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wireless encryption

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20
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what is the wireless network name

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SSID

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21
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what is a device that connects 2 or more networks together

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router

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22
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what acts like a firewall by preventing unauthorized access to your network

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router

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23
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what are packages of security software that include a combination of features such as antivirus, firewall, and privacy protection

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security suites

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24
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what is an advantage of security suites

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complete protection

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25
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what is an disadvantage of security suites

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expenisve and may use a lot of system resources

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26
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what prevents adware and spy ware software from installing itself on your comp and can be used to clean an infected macine

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antispyware software

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27
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what provides protection against more than just viruses but also protects against Trojans, worms, and spyware

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antivirus programs

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28
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software firewall also blocks access to

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an individual machine

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29
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what is a hardware device that blocks unauthorized access to your network

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firewall

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30
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what happens when you visit a web site that installs a program in he background without your knowledge

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drive by download

31
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what is an anonymous digital currency

A

bitcoin

32
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what prevents you from using your comp until you pay a fine or fee

A

ransomware

33
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what is a set of programs that enables someone to gain control over a comp system while hiding the fact the the comp has been compromised

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root kit

34
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what is a program that appears to be a legitimate program but is instead something maliciou

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trojan horse

35
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what is an attack perpetrated by sending out so much traffic that it cripples a server or network

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denial of service attack

36
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what is a network of infected comp zombies or bots that are compelled by a master

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botnet

37
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what’s is self replication but it doesnt need a host to travel virtually

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worm

38
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what behaves like a virus but it doesn’t spread to the other machines

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logic bomb

39
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when a logic bomb has a specific trigger date it is called a

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time bomb

40
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what attack may corrupt of delete files or it may erase an entire disk

A

payload attack

41
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what is a program that replicates itself and infects comps

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virus

42
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a browser hijacker can changes you home

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page and redirects you to other websites

43
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spyware secretly

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gathers personal info about you

44
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adware shows you

A

ads

45
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what are small text files that websites use to identify you when you return

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cookies

46
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what is malicious software

A

malware

47
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what items can only be purchased using cryptocurrency

A

items from the darknet markets

48
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what is a subset of the deep web

A

dark web

49
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what browser do you need to use to access the darkweb

A

TOR

50
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what systems that require you to pay for access to content

A

paywalls

51
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how much of the web that is the deep web is unindexed

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96%

52
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what percentage of the clear web is indexed

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4%

53
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what is an unlawful attack on comps or networks done to intimidate a govt or its people for a political or social agenda

A

cyberterrorism

54
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what occurs when sensitive data is stolen or viewed by someone who is not authorized to do so

A

data breach

55
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what is hacking to make a political statement

A

hactktivism

56
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who hack into systems illegally but not with malicious intent

A

gray hat hackers

57
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who hacks into systems for malicious purposes

A

black hat hackers

58
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what are security experts that are paid to hack systems

A

sneakers
white hat hackers

59
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white hat hackers are motivated to find

A

security holes in a system to prevent future hacking

60
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what are programs or devices that capture what is typed on a keyboard

A

keyloggers

61
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when someone fraudulently uses your name, SSN, or bank or credit card numbers is called

A

identity theft

62
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fake bidding by the seller or an accomplice to drive up the price of an auction item is called

A

shill bidding

63
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when users share posts without clicking them first which can foal you into believing the links are safe is called

A

share bidding

64
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what is a link that teases you with just enough info to get you to click the link, driving traffic to a webpage

A

click bait

65
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when clicking on a link allows malware to post unwanted links on your page is called

A

click jacking

66
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when someone convices a victim to voluntarily and knowingly give money or property to another person is called

A

comp fraud

67
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what redirects you to a phony website by hijacking the domain name of a company or poisoning the DNS server references to a site

A

pharming

68
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what uses email messages or IMs that appear to be from those you do business with

A

phising

69
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when a stalker demonstrates a pattern for harassment that poses a credible threat or harm online is called

A

cyberstalking

70
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exchanges between adults that are malicious in intent is called

A

cyber harrassment

71
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exchanges of malicious intent between minors is called

A

cyber bullyin

72
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cybercrime refers to

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criminal activity on the internet

73
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personal cybercrime is against

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individuals not businesses

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