Chp 21 Security

Question 1

Malware

Answer 1

Malicious Sofware Mal ware

Any software that disrupts computers and gains unauthorized access to systems, networks, and

Question 2

Spyware

Answer 2

software that spies on system activities and transmits details to a remote computer(s)

Question 3

Viruses

Answer 3

A program that infects files in an operating system.

Rewrites files to do what the programmer wants. Only works if executed by the user.

Question 4

Worms

Answer 4

Viruses that can self activate

Question 5

Trojan Horse

Answer 5

Malware disguised as something else

Question 6

Rootkits

Answer 6

Malware that hides in the root folder

Question 7

Ransomware

Answer 7

Malware that encrypts a targets computer files. Prevents use until the programmer gets what they want.

Question 8

Spear Phishing

Answer 8

Specific target Phishing

Question 9

Phishing

Answer 9

Bogus websites or fraudulent e-mails that trick users into providing personal info.

Question 10

Whaling

Answer 10

High priority target Spear Phishing

Question 11

Spoofing

Answer 11

Attacks that puport to come from trustworthy sources.

Question 12

Man in the Middle

Answer 12

The Attacker intercepts info through a connection and reads it before sending it to its destination.

Question 13

SOHO

Answer 13

Small Office Home Office