Module 2.5 Flashcards
1
Q
Viruses
A
A program that is written to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer.
2
Q
Computer worm
A
Malware that is able to distribute itself over a network.
3
Q
Trojan
A
A destructive program that disguises as a useful application.
4
Q
Spam
A
The electronic equivalent of junk mail.
5
Q
Hoaxes or Scams
A
Messages intended to deceive or defraud others
6
Q
Phishing
A
Attemts b criminals to con users into giving out personal info.
7
Q
Pharming
A
A scamming practice where users are automatically redirected to another fake website even if they typed in the correct url.
8
Q
Email Spoofing
A
The changing of an email header so that the email appears to come from a different source,
