Security Threats

Question 1

What does Malware mean?

Answer 1

Short term for malicious software.

Any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network, or server.

Question 2

What does Unauthorized Access mean?

Answer 2

When access to computer resources and data occurs without the consent of the owner.

Question 3

What does System Failure mean?

Answer 3

When a computer crashes or an individual application fails.

Question 4

What does Social Engineering mean?

Answer 4

An act of manipulating users into revealing confidential information or preforming other detrimental actions.