IT Security and Controls Flashcards
1
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Risks with Business Information Systems
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system availability volatile transaction trails decreased human involvement uniform processing of transactions unauthorized access data vulnerability reduced segregation of duties reduced individual authorization of transactions malicious software (malware)
2
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Trojan Horse
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an apparently innocent program that includes a hidden function that may do damage when activated
3
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Virus
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program that copies itself from file to file
4
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Logic Bomb
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type of virus triggered by a predetermined event
5
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Worm
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copies itself from computer to computer
6
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Denial of Service Attack
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an attempt to overload a system with messages so that it cannot function
7
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Phishing
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method of electronically obtaining confidential information through deceit
8
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Spoofing
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redirection to the perpetrator’s website
9
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Back Door
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program that allows unauthorized access to a system and bypasses the normal login procedures
