Terms

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A computer that is under the control of a hacker without the owner’s knowledge. Relatively benign. Cripple websites by flooding them with information.

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Zombie

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Standalone programming that doesn’t need to copy itself to a host or require human interaction to spread. Self replicating malware that duplicates itself to spread to uninflected computers.

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Worm virus

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A file object that is placed on a web page or in an email message to monitor user behavior. Unlike a cookie, it does not require the user’s permission. Can be detected by looking at the source version of the page to find a tag that loads from a different server than the rest of the page.

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Web bugs

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Driving around with a laptop to find unsecured wireless LANs to gain free web service or illegal access to an organization’s data.

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War driving

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Malicious code that copies itself to another program, boot sector, or document and changes how a computer performs.

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Virus

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Autonomously performs actions such as tweeting, retweeting, liking, etc.

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Twitter bot

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A malicious program is hidden in an innocent looking email attachment or free game. Unlike a true virus, it cannot replicate itself.

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Trojan horse virus

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A collection of the most recent web pages and files downloaded from the web. The files are stored in a folder cache so subsequent requests are retrieved from a local hard disk. When the user requests the same page, a request is sent to the website for the date. If it is newer than what is stored, a new page is downloaded. If not, it loads from the hard drive.

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Temporary internet files

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Spies on your computer. Can capture information like web browsing habits, email messages, usernames and passwords, and credit card information.

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Spyware

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Tricking or deceiving computer systems or other computer users. Done by hiding one’s identity or faking the identity of another us on the web.

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Spoofing

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Unsolicited bulk mail messages sent through email.

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Spam

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Also known as rogue security software. Uses fake error messages to lure you into buying a software program.

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Scare ware

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A hardware device that routes data from a local area network to another network connection.

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Router

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A collection of computer software, typically malicious, designed to allow access to areas of its software that would otherwise not be allowed.

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Rootkit

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Gaining access to the lowest level of an operating system.

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Rooting

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Also called an evil twin. A fraudulent wifi access point that appears to be legitimate set up to eavesdrop on wireless communications. The wireless LAN equivalent to phishing.

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Rogue wifi hotspots

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Functions as malevolent software that blocks victims access to computer and demand a ransom be paid.

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Ransomeware

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Gaining access to a communications channel by using the connection another user already established.

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Piggybacking

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The attacker tries to learn information such as login or account information by masquerading as a reputable entity or person.

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Phishing

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Malicious code is installed on a computer, misdirecting users to fraudulent websites without their knowledge or consent.

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Pharming

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Malicious software, is a program or file that is harmful to a computer user.

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Malware

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Infect Word and causes a sequence of actions to be performed automatically. Relatively harmless. Random text inserted.

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Macro virus

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Also called slag code. Delayed action virus or Trojan horse.

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Logic bomb

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The action of recording or logging the keys struck on a keyboard, so that the person using the keyboard is unaware of it.

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Keystone loggers

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To remove a restricted mode of operation. May enable content with didn’t allow rights to be used on any computer or third party systems to be run on a mobile device.

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Jail breaking

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Stealing the identity of others

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Identity theft

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The output netcdf dataset that the model produces to record the model simulation field with time

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History files

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The gaining of access (wanted or unwanted) to a computer and viewing, copying, or creating data (leaving a trace), non maliciously

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Hacking

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Used to refer to someone who can gain unauthorized access to other computers.

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Hacker

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Rules to control incoming and outgoing network traffic, network security system. Acts as a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted one.

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Firewall

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Criminal activity done using computers and the internet.

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Cyber crime

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A small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your browser. Store login information.

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Cookies

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A feature of the windows operating system that allows the user to modify system settings and controls.

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Control panel

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An exploit in which malicious coding is hidden beneath apparently legitimate buttons or other clickable content on a website.

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Clickjacking

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A group of computers that are controlled from a single source. Usually refers to computers that are affected with malware.

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Botnet

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Used for short range connections. Based on radio waves. Objects won’t disrupt it.

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Bluetooth

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Uses certificates to authenticate the user and network

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Transport layer security

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Wifi protected access 2. Technical term for a network name.

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Wpa2

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Wifi. Network that provides connectivity to wireless devices in a limited geographic area.

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WLAN

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Private telecommunications network that interconnects multiple LANs.

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WAN

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Allows USB drive to be used as memory

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Ready boost

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Random access memory. Small memory chips. Faster than reading from hard drive.

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RAM

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Instructions per second in megahertz the computer executes.

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Processor speed