cyber security Flashcards

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what is trojan

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where malware misleads you to what its actual intent is like trojan horse

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what is malware

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malicious software

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what is blagging

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where malware creates a scenario increasing the chances of the victim wanting the misleading infomation

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what is phishing

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where emails are sent out to try and get hold of personal details

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what is pharming

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where malware is installed onto a server or personal computer without consent

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what is spyware

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malware that is used to track and spy on the victim through a personal device

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what is adware

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where malware is implanted in pop up adverts on websites

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what is CAPTCHA

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Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart, uses the response to determine if user is a robot or human

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