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16 Cards in this Set
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computer security risk
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event or action that could cause damage to computer
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computer crime
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illegal computer acts
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cybercrime
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online or internet based illegal acts
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hacker
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someone who accesses a computer or network illegally
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cracker
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someone who destroys data, steals info, etc.
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script kiddie
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uses prewritten hacking and cracking programs to break into computers
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corporate spies
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have skills in computers and networking, test computer stability
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cyberextortionist
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uses e-mail for extortion
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malware
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(malicious software) programs that act without users knowledge, alter computer operations
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payload
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the destructive event intended to be delivered
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trusted source
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organization or person you know wont send a virus
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botnet
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group of compromised computers connected to network attacking other networks
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zombie
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compromised user
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Dos attack
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(denial of service) disrupts computer access to internet service
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back door
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allows users to bypass security controls when accessing program, computer, or network
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spoofing
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technique used to make network or transmission seem legitimate
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