malware

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a program that attempts to damage a computer system and replicate itself to other computer systems

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virus

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a self replication program

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worm

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a program disguised as legitimate or desirable

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trojan horse

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a computer infected with malware that allows remote software updates

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zombie

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zombies are control by a command and control center, the administrator is know as the

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zombie master

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a group of zombie computers

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botnet

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a set of programs that allows attackers to maintain permanent administrator access to a computer

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rootkit

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this is designed to execute only under predefined conditions, and lays dormant until the predefined conditions are met

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logic bomb

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software installed without user’s consent, designed to intercept or take partial control

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spyware

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it monitors actions that denotes personal preferences, and then send pop-ups and add

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adware

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it denies access to a computer system until the user pays

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ransomware

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a scam to fool user into thinking they have some form of malware on their system

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scareware

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designed to perpetrate identity theft to allow access to online accounts at financial services

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Crime-ware

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computer enthusiasts that commit cyber crimes by gaining unauthorized access

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hacker

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ethical hackers that find vulnerabilities in computer systems

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white hat hackers

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un-ethical hackers that test or exploit the vulnerabilities in computer systems

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black hat hackers

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they apply loos ethics in their applications of their ability to exploit

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gray hat hackers

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they pose the greatest threat to information resources and computer network systems b

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crackers

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a less skilled generation of hackers

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script kiddy

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a term used to refer to people who break into telecommunications networks to illegally use the provided services

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phreaker

Question 21

on a window system, when file permissions are controlled though a network connection with the files server this is called a _____ permission

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shared

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on a windows system, _____ permissions controls both local and network access

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NTFS

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Share and NTFS permissions use a ______ ACL for controlling access

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discretionary

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the process of securing devices and software by reducing security exposure and tightening security controls is called

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hardening

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a quick fix for a problem, and normally not installed unless you have the specific problem it is intended to fix

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hotfix

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a manufacturers quick fix for a problem

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patch

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a collection of patches, hotfixes and other system enhancements that have been tested by the manufacturer for wide development

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service patch

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a operation system that comes hardened and validated to a specific security level is called

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trusted operating system (TOS)

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when a attacker tries every known combination

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brute force attack

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this is attack is an attack on a key containing a small data set

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mathematical attack

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this attack focuses on hashing

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birthday attack