Security aspects Flashcards
1
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Hacker
A
A person who tries to gain unauthorised access to a computer or network.
2
Q
Malware
A
A software program that is designed to damage or disrupt a computer.
3
Q
Virus
A
A software program that is designed to corrupt a computer and the files on it.
4
Q
Spyware
A
A software program that collects user’s information through their internet connection. Detects key pressing.
5
Q
Firewall
A
A system that protects unauthorised access to or from a computer work.
6
Q
Anti-virus
A
Software used to detect a virus attack on computer. It will scan the computer’s hard disk for any virus attack and it will remove any if it finds.
