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default-allow -rule set in that all traffic is allowed unless it has been specifically blocked
-makes inadvertent network connections and system compromise much more likely
computer virus computer files that reproduce by making copies of them w...
default-allow -rule set in that all traffic is allowed unless it has been specifically blocked
-makes inadvertent network connections and system compromise much more likely
computer virus computer files that reproduce by making copies of them within a
computer's memory, storage, or on a network
Malaware includes programs specifically intended to penetrate or damage a computer
system without the end user's knowledge
Experimental malaware written as a research project to further understand how to combat
them, while others are pranks and vandalism
worms -like a virus in that it is self-replicating but can be potentially more insidious in
that it does not need to attach itself to an existing program to spread
-use networks to travel by sending copies of themselves to other parts of the network without a
user's knowledge or intervention
-can harm a computing system in a variety of ways including slowing a system's performance,
erasing files, and damaging physical hardware
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Trojan horse -program that often seems harmless and possibly interesting at first until it is
executed
-may release one or many harmful viruses, worms, or any other sort of malicious programs into a
computer or networked system
Spyware a computer program that is installed covertly on a computer to capture or take
control of the system without the user's knowledge or consent
Adware programs that automatically display or download advertising to a computer
Spamming abuse of an email system to arbitrarily send millions of unsolicited bulk
messages
Denial of service (DoS) an attempt to make a computer or any of its resources unavailable
to its intended users
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Reverse Phishing/Keylogging -when a perpetrator logs on to a computer workstation and
installs a program that simply records every keystroke made at the workstation's keyboard. The
computer criminal waits for a legitimate user to sign in, and then the software records the login
ID, password, and any other sensitive information. Once the keystrokes are recorded, the
criminal is able to play them back and breach the workstation's security
antivirus software computer programs that attempt to identify, prevent and eliminate
computer viruses and malware, typically before they reach a computing system or network
internet fraud any fraudulent activity in an online setting
phishing a criminal activity that involves using social engineering techniques and attempts
to deceptively gain private information, like usernames, PIN numbers, passwords and credit card
details by masquerading as a legitimate business organization, typically in a legitimate looking
email
privacy the ability of an individual to keep their personal information out of public view
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