module 5 Flashcards
how much will cybercrime cost the world economy by 2025
$10.5 trillion annually
costs of cyber crime
loss of revenue
stolen identities, intellectual property and trade secrets
damage to companies and individuals reputations
expense of enhancing and upgrading a compnays cyver security
loss of business info
spyware
software gathers info about users while connected to the internet
adware
form of spyware that collects info about the user to determine ads to display
phishing
sending fradulent emails that seem to come from legit sources
pharming
like phising but the official website of an org is hijacked by altering website IP address via a domain name system
baiting
similar to phishing attacks but baiter gives recipient a promise (free software/giftcard)
quid pro quo
Similar to baiting but involves a hacker requesting the exchange of critical data or login information in exchange for a service or prize
SMSishing
technique that tricks user to download malware onto mobile devicei
vishing
using voice technology that tricks user into revealing important financial or personal info to unauthorized entities
keystroke loggers
software or hardware devices that monitor and record keystrokes
sniffing
capture and record network traffic
spoofing
attempt to gain access to a network by posing as an authorized user
computer fraud
unauthorized use of computer data for personal gain
denial of service attacks
identity theft
software piracy
viruses
self propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event
attaches to other files continuously
transmitted through the network, email or mssg boards