Internet and Network Attacks Flashcards
Information transmitted over networks has a higher degree of security risk than information kept on an organization’s premises.
True
consists of programs that act without a user’s knowledge and deliberately alter the operations of computers and mobile devices
Malware
short for malicious software
Malware
a group of compromised computers or mobile devices connected to a network
Botnet
A compromised computer or device is known as a zombie
Botnet
It disrupts computer access to an Internet service
Denial of Service attack (DoS attack)
a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls
Back Door
Secret entry points bypassing security controls, often inserted by attackers.
Back Door
Disrupt internet service access, often overwhelming servers with traffic.
DoS (Denial of Service)
Networks of compromised devices (“zombies”) controlled remotely for malicious purposes.
Botnets
Masquerading transmissions as legitimate to deceive users and systems.
Spoofing
Hardware or software safeguarding networks from intrusion by filtering and blocking traffic.
Firewalls
