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- 1Types Of ThreatsMalware
Social engineering
Hacking
DDOS - 2what is malware?Malware is installed on a computer system and collects information about users without their knowledge.
- 3Types of MalwareAdware
Bot
Bug
Ransomware
Rootkit
Spyware
Trojan horse - 4Why is Adware used?Adware generates revenue for its author.
- 5Why is a bot used?Bots take control of a computer system.
- 6Why is a bug used?Bugs are connected to software and are a flaw that produces an unwanted outcome.
- 7Why is ransomware used?Ransomware holds a computer system captive and demands a ransom, usually money to release it.
- 8Why is rootkit used?A rootkit is designed to remotely access or control a computer system without being detected by the security software or the user.
- 9Why is spyware used?Spyware can collect data from an infected computer, including personal websites visited, user logins and financial information.
- 10Why is a trojan horse used?Standalone malicious program designed to give full control of an infected pc to another pc.
- 11Why is a virus used?Attempts to make a computer system unreliable.
- 12Why is a worm used?Standalone computer program that replicated itself so it can spread to other computers.
- 13What is social engineering?Is the art of manipulating people so that confidential information can be found out.
- 14Types of social engineering?Phishing
Pretexting
Baiting
Quid Pro Quo
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- Flashcards on Untitled, created by Lewis Baker on 22/10/2021.
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