cyberspace network security and data transfer

Question 1

hacking

Answer 1

gaining unauthorised access to a computer with the intention of corrupting or stealing data

Question 2

pornography

Answer 2

often used as means of hiding malware disguised as adult content

Question 3

cyber stalking

Answer 3

individuals using technology to harass others for example sending inapropiate email

Question 4

data theft

Answer 4

theft of personal data which are then used to commit identity fraud

Question 5

denial of service

Answer 5

a malicous attack on a network for example preventing users from logging on to access their data or email accounts

Question 6

digital forgery

Answer 6

intentionally and falsely altering digital content for example

Question 7

spamming

Answer 7

sending junk emails for example adverts for products

Question 8

virus

Answer 8

a virus can store itself automatically ona computer and can be activated when a certain program is opened

Question 9

trojan horse

Answer 9

gains entry to a users computer in disguise once installed some trojans can do serious damage for example deleting files

Question 10

worm

Answer 10

spreads around a computer system by replicating itself

Question 11

key logger

Answer 11

a program that is designed to record keyboard activities performed by users the main purpose is to steal personal information

Question 12

spyware

Answer 12

software that is secretly installed on a users computer from the internet tracks user activities gathering useful information for example a credit card