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Thomas Duff English 16 cards

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1Types of ThreatsMalware
Hacking
DDos
Social Engineering
2How many types of Malware are there?9
3Types of MalwareAdware
Bot
Bug
Ransomware
Rootkit
Spyware
Trojan Horse
Virus
Worm
4Why is Adware used?Generates revenue for the author
5Why are Bots used?To take control of a PC
6Why is a Bug used?Creates flaws that produce an unwanted outcome
7Why is Ransomware used?Holds computer system captive and usually demands money in order to release it
8Why are Rootkits used?Remotely access a computer without the user or system knowing
9Why is Spyware used?Collects data from infected computers. Can include sensitive data
10Why are Trojan Horses used?Gives full control of an infected PC to another PC
11Why are Virus used?Makes a computers unreliable
12Why are Worms used?Program that replicates itself and spreads
13What is Social Engineering?The art of manipulating people so that confidential information can be found out
14How many types of Social Engineering are there?6
15What are the 6 types of Social Engineering?Phishing
Pretexting
Baiting
Quid pro quo
Tailgating
Shoulder surfing
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