Cyber Flashcards
Define Ransomware
Malware used to
hold an individual or organisation
to ransom, typically by encrypting
files or an entire hard drive and
demanding payment to ‘unlock’ the
data. Also known as Cryptoware.
Define Malware
Catch-all term to refer
to any type of malicious software,
typically used in reference to viruses,
ransomware, spyware and similar.
Define Phishing
Deceptive attempt, usually
over email, to trick users into
handing over personally identifiable
or critical information (such as
passwords or credit card numbers).
A form of social engineering.
Define Spear-phishing
Highly-targeted
form of phishing towards an
individual or business, often utilising
social engineering techniques to
appear to be from a trusted source.
Define Social engineering
The practice of
manipulating human beings to gain
access to data or computer systems.
Define Spyware
Covert software designed
to steal data or monitor people
and systems for cybercriminals,
organisations, or nation states.
Define Threat Actor
An individual or entity
that has the potential to impact, or
has already impacted, the security
of an organisation.
Define Cyber Attack
An offensive act against
computer systems, networks, or
infrastructure.
Define SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. A system of hardware and software used for control and automation and real-time data collection of industrial systems
Define PLC
Programmable Logic Controller. Software and hardware used for industrial process control
State ASD Essential Eight #1
Application Control
State ASD Essential Eight #2
Patch applications
State ASD Essential Eight #3
Configure Microsoft Office Macros
State ASD Essential Eight #4
User Application Hardening
State ASD Essential Eight #5
Restrict administrative privileges
