Module 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Zombie
A
A device infected with malware that an attacker uses to control the device remotely
2
Q
Denial of service attack (DoS)
A
A type of attack, usually on a server, that is meant to overload the server with network traffic so that it cannot provide necessary services.
3
Q
Evil twin
A
A normal-looking yet fraudulent WiFi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit.
4
Q
Network attached storage (NAS)
A
One or more hard drives that connect directly to a network and provide a centralized location for storing programs and data on large and small networks.
5
Q
Protocol
A
A standardized procedure used by computers to exchange information
