Data Security Flashcards

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Ransomware

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Disables victims access to data until ransom paid

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2
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Fileless Malware

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Makes changes to files that are native to OS

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3
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Spyware

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Collects user activity data without their knowledge

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4
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Adware

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Serves unwanted advertisements

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5
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Trojans

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Disguises itself as desirable code

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6
Q

Worms

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Spreads through a network by replicating itself

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7
Q

Rootkits

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Gives hackers remote control of a victim’s device

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8
Q

Keyloggers

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Monitors users’ keystrokes

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9
Q

Mobile Malware

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Infects mobile devices

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