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What is a software that secretly gathers information about users while they brows the web?
Spyware?
Verfie a user access is valid by loggin the user off and then calling the user back at a predetermined number
Callback modem
a code used to disrupt a network,computer , or website usually hidden inside a popular program
Trojan program
Monitor and record keystrokes on software or hardware devices
Keystroke loggers
Backdoor/ Trapdoor
A form of spyware that collects information about the user to determine which ad to display to user
Adware
Refers to the accuracy of information resources within an organization
Intergrity
ensure availability in the event of a system failure by using a combination of hardware and software
Fault-tolerant systems
Travels from computer 2 computer in a network, but don't usually erase data
Worm
Sending fake emails that seems to come from legitimate sources such as a bank or university
Phishing
Proects against both external and internal access. usally in front of a firewall and can identify attack signatures, trace patterns, generate alarms for users
intrusion detection system (IDS)
Self programming code that is triggered by a specific time or event
Virus
Directing web users to fake websites to steal personal information
Pharming
A security threat that combines the characteristics of virus, worms, etc on public and private networks
Blended threat
Taking advantages of human element of a security system to trick others into revealing private information
Social engineering
This involves a hacker to request the exchange of critical data or login info for a service or price
Quid pro quo
Spoofing
Means that a system must prevent disclosing information to anyone who is not authorized to access it
Confidentiality
Capturing and recording network traffic
Sniffing
provides a secure tunnel through the internet for transmitting messages and data via a private network
Virtual private network
Where hackers secretly use the computing power of user in order to mine cryptocurrency
cryptojacking
A type of trojan programs used to release a virus, worm, other destructive code
Logic bomb
floods a network or server with service request prevent legitimate user aces to the system
Denial of service ( DoS)
designed to protect systems from unauthorized access to order to preserve data integrity
Access controls
The unauthorized use of computer data for personal gain
Computer fraud