Unit 4 - Network Security Flashcards
What is malware
Malware is any software intenionally designed to cause damage to a computer,server,client or computer network
What is the 7 types of malware ?
Trojans,spyware,adware,rookits,ransomware,worms,keyloggers
What is the malware virus ?
They replicate their code in other programs
They infect other computers
Theu harm the computer by delecting corrupting or modifying files
What malware is a worm
A worm replicates its self in order to spread to other computer.
They slow down networks and computers
What is a trojan horse ?
They have a program that the user wants. However they also have a negative code that can then cause damage,take control,provides access to the computer
What is ransomware ?
Holds a computer hostage by locking or encrypting access to it.
If the data is encrypted not even a cyber security professional can recover it. Once the ransom is paid to the attacker access is restored
What is a brute force attack
A hacker will try every combination or password until the correct answer is found
What does SQL stand for?
Structured query language
What is an sql injection ?
Takes advantage of web inputs forms to access or deystroy data
What is social engineering ?
Deception to gain personal information
What is denial of service attacks ?
Flooding a server or network with pointless requests so that is fails or slow down
What is data interpretation and theft ?
Stealing data or intercepting it with a man-in-the-middle attack
Name 4 common preventation methods
penetration testing • anti-malware software – including anti-virus software • firewalls • user access levels • passwords • encryption • physical security
What is penetration testing ?
Is the practice of deliberately trying to find security holes in your own system
What is anti malware software ?
Anti-malware software will detect malware such as viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware