Malware
Malware that records any keys pressed on the keyboard; often used to steal usernames, passwords, and/or financial information
What is Keylogger
Figuring out the original message from the encrypted message
The process of scrambling data so that only someone with the right means can read it.
What is Encryption
What is the best method for creating a login for your computer?
What is using a Phrase
The problem with a malware worm is that it...
What is it could travel through the network to infect other computers
Malware that prevents authorized access until money is paid
What is ransomware
Encryption is used for this choice of payment
What is Credit Cards
The ability to think like an attacker.
What is Adversarial Thinking
What type of malware enters through unfamiliar downloads or clicking on unfamiliar links?
What is a virus.
When using the encryption method, this converted data is turned into scrambled code.
What is ciphertext
Malware that spreads through human activity
What is virus
If a cipher is by 3 letters, what would the encryption be for the word "CAT"?
What is FDW
The study of encryption and decryption of messages
What is Cryptography
What do you need to do to prevent malware?
What is anti-virus software.
______________ is a continual threat to computers.
What is malware.
Collection of computers that are infected by malware and remotely controlled
What is bot/botnet
What is the point of encryption?
What is to ensure that only the intended receiver understands the message.
Malware that tries to infect other computers by traveling through a network
What is a worm.
True or False? It is good to use the same username and password over and over so that you don't forget them.
What is False.
True or False? A virus could be launched if you click on a link from someone you don't know.
What is True.
Malware that spreads on its own, especially through a network
What is worm
What is one of the earliest known ciphers?
What is Ceasar Cipher
Computers that are infected by malware and remotely controlled
What is bots.
Strong passwords contain this.
What is a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
This determines how the message is encrypted.
What is a cipher.