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Module 9 Flashcards

1
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computer virus

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a software program installed without the user’s knowledge and designed to alter the way a computer operates or to cause harm to the computer system.

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denial of service (DoS) attack

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An act of sabotage that attempts to flood a network server or a Web server with so much activity that it is unable to function.

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dot con

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A fraud or scam carried out through the Internet.

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encryption

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A method of scrambling electronic content to make it unreadable if it is intercepted by an unauthorized user.

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firewall

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A collection of hardware and/or software intended to protect a computer or computer network from unauthorized access.

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hacking

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Using a computer to break into a computing resource

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identity theft

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Using someone else’s identity to purchase goods or services or otherwise illegally masquerade as that individual.

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phishing

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The use of spoofed electronic communications (typically e-mail messages) to obtain credit card numbers and other personal data to be used for fraudulent purposes.

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9
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trojan horse

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A malicious program that masquerades as something else, usually an application program.

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uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

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A device containing a built-in battery that provides continuous power to a computer and other connected components when the electricity goes out.

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computer crime

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aka cybercrime; any illegal act involving a computer

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information privacy

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the rights of individuals and companies to control how the information about them is collected and used

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13
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hardware theft

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hardware stolen from an individual, business, school, or organization

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14
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system failure

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the complete malfunction of a computer system

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15
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full disk encryption (FDE)

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automatically encrypts everything stored on a drive

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16
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ruggedized devices

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withstand much more physical abuse than a conventional computing device

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17
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surge suppressors

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protect hardware from damage due to electrical fluctuations

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18
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Disaster recovery plan (business continuity plan)

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indicates how an organization will recover from a disruptive event

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unauthorized access

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gaining access to a computer, network, file, or other resource without permission

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unauthorized use

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using a computer resource for unapproved activities

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war driving

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driving around an area to find a Wi-Fi network to access and use without authorization

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wifi piggybacking

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accessing a unsecured Wi-Fi network from the hacker’s current location without authorization

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possessed knowledge access systems

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use information that only the authorized user should know

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biometric access systems

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identifies users by a particular, unique biological characteristic

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Two-factor authentication

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uses two different methods to authenticate users

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26
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Private key encryption (symmetric key encryption)

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uses one key; most often used to encrypt files on a computer; if used to send files to others, the recipient and sender must agree on private key to be used

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Public key encryption (asymmetric key encryption)

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uses two keys (private and public) to encrypt and decrypt documents; public key encrypts, private key decrypts; obtained via a certificate authority

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28
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computer sabotage

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acts of malicious destruction to a computer or computer resources

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Passwords

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the most common type of possessed knowledge

30
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possessed object access systems

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use a physical object an individual has in his/her possession to identify that individual

31
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secure web page

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uses encryption to protect information transmitted via that web page

32
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botnet

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group of bots (computers controlled by hacker) that are controlled by one individual and work together in a coordinated fashion

33
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malware

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any type of malicious software

34
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computer worm

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malicious program designed to spread rapidly by sending copies of itself to other computers via a network

35
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security software

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typically a suite of programs used to protect your computer from a variety of threats

36
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antivirus software

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used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other types of malware

37
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social media hacking

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accessing someone else’s social media account to post comments or send messages as that individual

38
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pharming

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the use of spoofed domain names to obtain personal information

39
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online auction fraud

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when an item purchased through an online auction is never delivered or is not as specified

40
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digital ID (digital certificate)

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group of electronic data that can be used to verify the identify of a person or organization

41
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digital signature

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verifies the identity of the individual and guarantees that the document has not been changed

42
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cyber bullying

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use of online communication to bully another person

43
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cyber stalking

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repeated threats or other malicious behavior that poses a credible threat of harm carried out online

44
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marketing database

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contains marketing and demographic data; where people live and what products they buy

45
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government databases

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a collection of data about people that the government collects and maintains

46
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electronic profiling

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collecting in-depth information about an individual; name; address; income; and buying habits

47
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privacy policy

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explains how personal information is used and shared; on most business websites

48
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spam

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unsolicited email sent to a large group of individuals at one time

49
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throw-away email address

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use for activities that lead to junk email

50
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email filter/spam filter

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used to sort email

51
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computer monitoring software

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used to monitor someone’s computer activity; can block websites, notify designated party of specific keyword searches or use of inappropriate web sites, can record emails and documents before they are encrypted

52
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video surveillance

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use of video cameras to monitor activities

53
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employee monitoring

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recording or observing the actions of employees while on the job

54
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presence technology

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ability of one computing device to identify another device on the same network and determine its status

55
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T/F: A computer virus can only be transferred to another computer via a storage medium.

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false

56
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T/F: An access control system that uses passwords is a possessed knowledge access system.

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true

57
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T/F: Using a password that is two characters long is an example of two-factor authentication.

A

false

58
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T/F: Electronic profiling is the act of using electronic means to collect a variety of in-depth information about an individual, such as name, address, income, and buying habits.

A

true

59
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T/F: Cyberstalking is the use of spoofed e-mail messages to gain credit card numbers and other personal data to be used for fraudulent purposes.

A

false

60
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Driving around looking for a Wi-Fi network to access is referred to as____ .

A

war driving

61
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_____ access control systems use some type of unique physical characteristic of a person to authenticate that individual.

A

Biometric

62
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A(n) _____ plan can help a business get operational again following a fire, an act of sabotage, or a similar disaster.

A

disaster recovery or business continuity

63
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A(n) _____ can be added to a file or an e-mail message to verify the identity of the sender and guarantee the file or message has not been changed.

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digital signature

64
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Many businesses today are requiring that all portable computers and mobile-devices issued to employees be ____ in order to protect against a data breach if the device is lost or stolen.

a. ruggedized
b. encrypted
c. formatted

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b. encrypted

65
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True or False: The act of breaking into another computer system is called two-factor authentication.

A

false

66
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A(n) __________ creates a barrier between a computer and the Internet to protect against unauthorized access.

A

firewall

67
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Sending an e-mail that looks like it came from someone else in order to obtain information for fraudulent purposes is called __________.

a. hacking
b. spamming
c. phishing

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c. phishing

68
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True or False: Cyber stalking can lead to online stalking and sometimes even the death of the victim.

A

true

69
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Using someone else’s identity to purchase goods or services or perform other transactions is called __________.

A

identity theft

70
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The ability of a computing device to identify another device on the same network and determine its status is called __________.

a. computer monitoring
b. video surveillance
c. presence technology

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c. presence technology

71
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True or False: A throw-away e-mail can help to reduce spam.

A

True

72
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A tool that automatically sorts incoming e-mail messages based on specified criteria is a(n) __________.

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email filter

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