Malware Flashcards
1
Q
What are ethics?
A
- a set of moral principles that govern a person’s behavior.
2
Q
What is privacy?
A
- the right to be left alone and free of any unwanted scrutiny and intrusion.
3
Q
What is personal data?
A
information that is personal and unique to an individual.
4
Q
What is identity theft?
A
- stealing of another person’s personal details, to make purchases and run up debts in their name.
5
Q
What are cookies?
A
- cookies are small data files that keep a record of your web browsing history.
6
Q
What is spyware?
A
- spyware is a computer program stored on your hard drive without your knowledge that collects information about you and transmits it to a 3rd party.
7
Q
What are the 4 privacy-enhancing tools?
A
- encryption.
- cookie cleaners/ anti-spyware/ anti-adware.
- Identity management service.
- Password manager.
8
Q
What is big data?
A
- Big data compromises large amounts of information.
9
Q
What is surveillance technology? examples?
A
- tracking devices used to monitor and record people’s activities often without knowledge.
10
Q
What are location-based services?
A
- services that enable people to access and share real-time location information online.
11
Q
What could result in due to weak security of personal information?
A
- Phishing attacks.
- scams.
- identity theft.
- fraud.