Cybercrime Flashcards
refers to criminal
activities or illegal actions
that are carried out using computer
networks, the internet, or digital devices.
Cybercrime
refers to criminal activities that target or use computers, networks, or
networked devices.
Cybercrime
The use of cloud services for data storage and access introduces significant security risks, especially when employees use unapproved services.
Cloud computing
The practice of allowing employees to use personal
devices for work boosts productivity but raises security concerns due to potential malware exposure from non-work activities.
Bring Your Own Device
Exploits often arise from poor software design,
and the delay in patching these vulnerabilities can lead to security breaches.
Commercial Software Vulnerabilities
The most vulnerable part of any security system are the users
themselves. From opening uncertain links to downloading unauthorized files, users are
vulnerable to these exploits.
Social Engineering
A piece of programming code, usually disguised
as something else, that causes a computer to
behave in an unexpected and usually undesirable manner.
Virus
This is a harmful program that resides in the
active memory of the computer and duplicates
itself.
Worms
This is a program in which malicious code is hidden inside a seemingly harmless program.
Trojan Horses
This is the abuse of email systems to send unsolicited emails to a large number of people.
Spam
A malicious attempt to disrupt the normal
functioning of a targeted server, service, or
network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic
DDOS (distributed denial of service) Attacks
Attackers
impersonate legitimate entities, such as banks,
companies, or government agencies, to trick individuals into providing sensitive information
or performing actions that compromise their
security
Phishing
a form of
phishing attack conducted through
SMS or text messages
Smishing (SMS Phishing)
a type of
phishing attack carried out through
voice calls, typically using Voice over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology
Vishing (Voice Phishing)
Criminal
hackers who break into computer
systems or networks for malicious
purposes, such as stealing data,
causing damage, or financial gain.
Black Hat Hackers
Ethical hackers
who use their skills for legal and
beneficial purposes, such as testing
system security or conducting penetration testing
White Hat Hackers
Individuals or
groups who create
and distribute
malicious software (malware) like
viruses, worms, trojans,
ransomware, and
spyware to
compromise
systems or steal
data
Malware authors
Individuals who use phishing techniques, such as fake emails,
websites, or messages, to trick
users into providing sensitive information like passwords,
credit card details, or personal
information.
Phishers
Perpetrators
who engage in online scams, such
as fake lottery winnings, romance
scams, investment fraud, or tech
support scams, to deceive victims
and obtain money or personal
information.
Online scammers
Criminals who
impersonate company executives
or suppliers to deceive employees
into making unauthorized transfers
or disclosing sensitive information.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Scammers
Employees or insiders who
misuse their authorized
access to systems or data for
malicious purposes, such as data theft, sabotage, or
fraud.
Insiders
Activists or groups who use
hacking techniques to promote
social or political causes, such
as defacing websites, leaking
sensitive information, or
disrupting online services.
Hacktivists
Defines and
penalizes various cybercrimes, including illegal access to computer systems,
data interference, and computer-related fraud.
Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)
Requires organizations to
implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173)
