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internet attacks
Flashcards do conjunto (12)
- 1VirusA computer virus is a software program that is designed to copy itself over and over again and to attach itself to files and programs.
- 2malware - spywareSpyware stays hidden out of view and is designed to spy on your computer, looking for personal information, passwords and so on.
- 3malware - ScarewareThe scareware comes up on a screen saying you have a virus and need protecting. You will call the number on the screen and the person will scam you of your money
- 4malware - adwareAdware is malware which can force your browser to display unwanted pop-up advertisements. Clicking these could result in more infections
- 5ransomwareRansomware encrypts critical files and data, making them unusable. Eventually it presents the user with a ransom, demanding money be sent to the attackers to unlock the system or files.
- 6rootkitsRootkits give other people permissions and access to your computer, allowing them to take it over remotely and do whatever they like.
- 7phishingPhishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. E.G. emails, text messages
- 8Ddosoverloading a sever until it crashes or shuts down
- 9Social engineeringSocial engineering is the act of tricking someone into divulging information or taking action, usually through technology. The idea behind social engineering is to take advantage of a potential victim's natural tendencies and emotional reactions.
- 10poor network policiesPoor network policies tend not to have: levels of access to prevent users from accessing sensitive data unless they are authorised to do so. rules preventing the connection of external devices such as USB memory sticks which may contain and transmit viruses.
- 11Brute force attacka brute force attack is trying to crack a code by trying every type of combination
- 12SQL injectionSQL injection is a code injection technique, used to attack data-driven applications, in which malicious SQL statements are inserted into an entry field for execution
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- FlashCards sobre internet attacks, criado por ryan C em 29-09-2020.
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