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lesson 2.1-2.2 Flashcards

1
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Stands for malicious software

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MALWARE

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Types of malware

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COMPUTER WORM
TROJAN HORSE
COMPUTER VIRUS
SPYWARE
ADWARE

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It is a dangerous computer program that replicates itself through a network.

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COMPUTER WORM

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Some _____ delete files, others disrupt the network function.

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worms

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It is usually spread through email and running of attachments from suspicious sources.

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COMPUTER WORM

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It spreads by exploiting weaknesses in operating systems

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COMPUTER WORM

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A malware fronting to perform a good task, but covertly performs undesirable function with the intention of entering the computer without the user’s consent.

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TROJAN HORSE

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It can disable the computer’s defenses, opening it to unauthorized entry.

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TROJAN HORSE

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It can erase data, can corrupt files, allow access to computer

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TROJAN HORSE

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It is a program that duplicates itself and then infects the computer. It spreads like a biological virus.

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COMPUTER VIRUS

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It can be transferred by the use of removable storage media devices.

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COMPUTER VIRUS

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Damages may be mild to severe.

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COMPUTER VIRUS

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is a software or computer program that connect itself to another software or computer program to harm computer system

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Virus

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Spreading rate of ______ are moderate.

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viruses

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The main objective of ___ to modify the information.

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virus

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replicate itself to cause slow down the computer system.

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worms

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While spreading rate of ______are faster than virus and Trojan horse.

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worms

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The main objective of_____ to eat the system resources.

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worms

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rather than replicate capture some important information about a computer system or a computer network

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trojan horse

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the spreading rate of _______ is slow in comparison of both virus and worms.

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Trojan horse

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The main objective of ______ to steal the information

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trojan horse

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A computer program that is installed covertly on a personal computer to collect information or even take control over the computer without the knowledge of the user.

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SPYWARE

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It can monitor and collect information about the user’s internet habits and practices.

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SPYWARE

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It can also affect the performance and setting of the computer.

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SPYWARE

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A program designed to send you advertisements, mostly pop-ups.

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ADWARE

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unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers. It can be used to send malware.

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SPAM

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types of spam

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EMAIL SPAM
EMAIL SPOOFING

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AKA Junk mail

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EMAIL SPAM

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Usually unsolicited commercial email sent from an unknown source with identical message sent to multiple recipients.

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EMAIL SPAM

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It is a deceitful email practice in which the sender address is changed, so that it would appear to have come from a different source which is usually someone you know.

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EMAIL SPOOFING

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It is a deceitful practice of trying to get confidential information such as passwords and usernames, and credit card details by making it appear as if it comes from a trustworthy source.

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PHISHING

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It is usually done through emails or using popular entity such as Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Amazon, and financial institutions.

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PHISHING

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This is a person who is able to enter and control other people’s computer without authorization.

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HACKER

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Usually vandalizes the victims’ website, steals personal information, obtains intellectual property, and performs credit card fraud.

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HACKER

34
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Firewalls are able to prevent entry by ______.

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hackers

35
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IT IS THE ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES OR OFFENCES THAT ARE COMMITED THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET AND TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS SUCH AS COMPUTERS, MOBILE PHONES ETC.

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CYBER CRIME

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EXCHANGING OR SPREADING FAKE MESSAGES WITH THE AIM OF DISRUPTING THE PRIVACY OF A PERSON OR TRYING TO THREATEN THE NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH INTERNET OR SOCIAL MEDIA ARE DANGEROUS__________

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CYBER CRIMES

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TYPES OF CYBER CRIME

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cyber bullying
cyber stalking
identity theft
sexting

38
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REPEATED HARASSMENT, MISTREATMENT, OR MAKING FUN OF ANOTHER PERSON ONLINE THROUGH THE USE OF COMPUTERS, CELL PHONES, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

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CYBERBULLYING

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CAN WORK IN THE SAME WAY AS BULLYING IN THE PLAYGROUND; THEVICTIMFEELSFRIGHTENEDAND ALONE, WHILE THE BULLY TRIES TO HIDE FROM BEING caught.

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CYBERBULLYING

40
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THREATENING
EMAILS

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CYBERBULLYING

41
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REPEATED TEXT MESSAGES TO CELLPHONE

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cyberbullying

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FORWARDING PRIVATE MESSAGES, PICTURES, ETC.

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cyberbullying

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IS THE USE OF THE INTERNET OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS TO STALK OR HARASS AN INDIVIDUAL, A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS, OR AN ORGANIZATION.

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CYBER STALKING

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INTENT IS TO HARM THEIR INTENDED VICTIM USING THE ANONYMITY AND UNTRACEABLE DISTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY.

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CYBER STALKING

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FALSE ACCUSATIONS: MANY _______ TRY TO DAMAGE THE REPUTATION OF THEIR VICTIM AND TURN OTHER PEOPLE AGAINST THEM. THEY POST FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM ON WEBSITES. THEY MAY SET UP THEIR OWN WEBSITES, BLOGS OR USER PAGES FOR THIS PURPOSE. THEY POST ALLEGATIONS ABOUT THE VICTIM TO NEWSGROUPS, CHAT ROOMS, OR OTHER SITES THAT ALLOW PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS.

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CYBERSTALKERS

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ATTEMPTS TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE VICTIM.

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CYBER STALKING

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______ MAY APPROACH THEIR VICTIM’S FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND WORK COLLEAGUES TO OBTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION. THEY MAY ADVERTISE FOR INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET, OR HIRE A PRIVATE DETECTIVE.

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CYBERSTALKERS

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MONITORING THEIR TARGET’S ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND ATTEMPTING TO TRACE THEIR IP ADDRESS IN AN EFFORT TO GATHER MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR VICTIMS.

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CYBER STALKERS

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ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO HARASS THE VICTIM. MANY ________TRY TO INVOLVE THIRD PARTIES IN THE HARASSMENT. THEY MAY CLAIM THE VICTIM HAS HARMED THE STALKER OR HIS/HER FAMILY IN SOME WAY, OR MAY POST THE VICTIM’S NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO JOIN THE PURSUIT.

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CYBER STALKERS

50
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FALSE VICTIMIZATION. THE _______ WILL CLAIM THAT THE VICTIM IS HARASSING HIM/HER. THIS PHENOMENON HAS BEEN NOTED IN A NUMBER OF WELL-KNOWN CASES.

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CYBERSTALKER

51
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ATTACKS ON DATA AND EQUIPMENT. THEY MAY TRY TO DAMAGE THE VICTIM’S COMPUTER BY SENDING VIRUSES.

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CYBERSTALKER

52
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ORDERING GOODS AND SERVICES. THEY ORDER ITEMS OR SUBSCRIBE TO MAGAZINES IN THE VICTIM’S NAME. THESE OFTEN INVOLVE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO PORNOGRAPHY OR ORDERING SEX TOYS THEN HAVING THEM DELIVERED TO THE VICTIM’S WORKPLACE.

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CYBERSTALKER

53
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CRIMINAL EVENT THAT OCCURS WHEN ONE PERSON TAKES PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM ANOTHER WITHOUT HIS OR HER PERMISSION OR KNOWLEDGE AND USES IT TO :
OPEN NEW CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTS
PURCHASE VEHICLES
APPLIES LOANS

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IDENTITY THEFT

54
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IT IS USUALLY REFERSTO SENDING AND RECEIVING RUDE MESSAGES OR VIDEOS OF:
NAKED PICTURES
UNDERWEAR SHOTS
ANY SEXUAL TEXTS, IMAGES OR VIDEOS

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sexting

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