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71 Cards in this Set
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Any illegal act involving a computer
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Computer Crime
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occurs whenever an individual gains access to a computer network, file, or other resource without permission.
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Unauthorized access
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using a computer resource for unauthorized activities
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unauthorized use
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T/F unauthorized use can occur even if the user is authorized to access that computer or network but is not authorized for that particular activity.
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using a computer to break into another computer system
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Hacking
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sets of tools that allows hackers to access a system
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root kits
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terrorists launch attacks via the internet
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cyberterrorism
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people that perform authorized hacks
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white hat hackers
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hackers that break the law
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black hat hackers
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individuals who break into systems to be destructive or for material gain
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cracker
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hackers that break into telephone systems to make phone calls at someone else expense
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phreakers
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the main federal law regarding computer crime
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Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
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Driving around an area with a Wi-Fi enabled computer or mobile device to find a Wi-Fi network to access nd use without authorization
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War driving
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Accessing an unsecured Wi-Fi network from your current location without authorization
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Wi-Fi piggybacking
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An act of malicious destruction to a computer or computer resource
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Computer sabotage
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A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal
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Bot
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A group of bots that are controlled by one individual
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Botnet
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Any type of malicious software
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malware
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A software program installed without the users knowledge and designed to alter the way a computer operates or to cause harm to the computer system
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computer virus
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A malicious program designed to spread rapidly to a large number of computers by sending copies of itself to other computers
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Computer worm
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A malicious program that masquerades as something else
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Trojan horse
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An act of sabotage that attempts to flood a network server or a Web server with so much activity that is unable to function
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Denial of service (Dos) attack
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A comprehensive system that controls the initial access to a computer system
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Network access control (NAC) system
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An access control system that uses information only the individual should know to identify that individual
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Possessed Knowledge Access system
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A secret combination of characters used to gain access to a computer, computer network, or other resource
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Password
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An access control system that uses physical objects an individual has in his or her possession to identify that individual
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Possessed object access system
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An access control system that uses one unique physical characteristic of an individual to authenticate that individual
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Biometric access system
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T/F Trojan horse can not replicate themselves, and spreads by being downloaded
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True
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activates when it detects a certain condition
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Logic bomb virus
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not designed to do any permanent damage
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Benign virus
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logic bomb whose trigger is a particular date or time
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Time bomb
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T/F writing a computer malware is illegal
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False
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T/F Distributing malware is illegal
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True
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designed to take control of peoples PC's in order to hijack them for spam distribution and to perform denial of service attacks
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Storm worm
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Dos Attacks that utilize multiple computers
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Distributed denial of service attack
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defacing or otherwise changing websites without permission
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Web site Defacement
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T/F Access control systems can be used as identification systems
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True
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used to generate a new pass-code every 30 or 60 seconds
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security token
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uses information that an individual should know or easily can remember
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cognitive authentication
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using two different methods to authenticate a user
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two-factor authentication
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flash memory drives that are inserted into a PC to grant access to a network,to supply web site user-names and passwords, or to provide other security features
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e-tokens
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used to recognize an individuals unique typing pattern
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keystroke dynamics
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T/F Biometric access systems can only perform identification
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F- authentication and identification
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using a combination of biometric features
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fusion biometrics/ multi-modal biometrics
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a piece of hardware containing a set of preinstalled security software that connects to a network to secure it
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Security appliance
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A collection of hardware and/or software intended to protect a computer or computer network from unauthorized access
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Firewall
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software-based systems that are geared toward protecting home Pcs from hackers attempting to access those computers through their internet connection
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Personal firewalls
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T/F Routers. modems, other networking hardware also include built-in firewalls to help secure the networks
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True
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the electronic connections that allow a PC to communicate with other computers, to unauthorized computers and programs
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External communications port address
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continuously monitors and analyzes the traffic allowed by the firewall to try to detect possible attacks as they are occurring
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Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
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a Microsoft technology that allows websites and e-mail attachments to run executable programs on users PCs
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ActiveX
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A method of scrambling e-mail or files to make them unreadable if they are intercepted by an unauthorized user
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Encryption
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A web page that use Encryption to protect information transmitted via that web page
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Secure Web page
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The most common security protocols used with secure web pages are Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer
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True
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A private, secure path over the internet that provides authorized users a secure means of accessing a private network Via the internet
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Virtual private Network
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Software used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other types of malware
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Anti-virus software
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a process in which students are not granted accesss to the college network until they complete a security process that checks their PCs for security threats, updates their operating systems, and installs anti virus software
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Quarantine
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protects against viruses sent via e-mail
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e-mail authentication system
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states that employees should be granted the least amount of access to the company network that they need to perform their job
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The principle of least privilege
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trying to trick your employees with spear phishing and other schemes that result in downloading malware or revealing sensitive information
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inoculation
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using someone elses identity to purchase goods or services, obtain new credit cards or bank loans, or otherwise illegally masquerade as that individual
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Identity theft
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occurs when an online auction buyer pays for merchandise that is never delivered, or that is delivered but not represented
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Online Auction fraud
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A software program installed without the users knowledge that secretly collects information and sends it to an outside party via the users internet connection
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Spyware
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aggressive spy ware that deliver ads regardless of the activity you are doing on your pc, changing your browser home page or resetting your browser settings
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stealthware
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spyware program changes your browser settings back to the hijacked settings each time you reboot your PC
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Windows Registry
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A unique digital code that can be attached to a file or an e-mail message to verify the identity of the sender and guarantee the file or message has not been changed since it was signed
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Digital signature
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A group of electronic data such as encryption key pairs and digital signature that can be used to verify the identity of a person or organization
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Digital certificate
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bullying an individual via the internet
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Cyberbullying
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Repeated threats or harassing behavior via e-mail or another internet communications method
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cyberstalking
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includes a security rule that sets minimum security standards to protect health information stored electronically
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Health insurance portability and Accountability act
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grants federal authorities expanded surveillance
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USA patriot Act
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