Security 6.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-Virus/Anti- Malware
A
Malware is software that aims to damage a computer or steal info from it.
(Think Bad Software)
2
Q
Firewall
A
Hardware or Software that filters traffic passing into or out of a network.
(Think Access Control List like Rules)
3
Q
Changing defaults password
A
network devices such as wireless access points, switches, and routers ship with default. easy to find online and hack or change.
4
Q
Patching/Updates
A
Known Vulnerabilities can be exploited by malware. keep to up to date.
5
Q
Spyware
A
programs that monitor users activity to send to another.
6
Q
ransomware
A
malware that extorts money from the victim
ex, wire transfers, bit coin
7
Q
OEM Websites vs Third party
A
never use third party software downloads. only direct from Manufacture.
