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22 Cards in this Set
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Computer Security Risk
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An event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hard ware, software, data, information, or processing capability
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computer Crime
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Illegal act involving a computer.
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Cybercrime
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online-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 accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of destroying data and stealing information
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Script Kiddie
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Same intent as a cracker without the technical skills and knowledge
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Corporate Spies
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Excellent computer and networking skills, hired to break in to computers and steal info and data
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Cyberextortionist
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Someone who uses email as a vehicle for extortion
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Malware
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Malicious Software
Programs that act without a users knowledge and deliberately alter computer's operation |
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Payload
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destructive event or prank the program is intended to deliver
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Trusted Source
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Organization or person you believe will not send a virus infected file knowingly
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Botnet
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group of compromised computers connected to a network such as the internet that are used as part of a network that attacks other networks
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Zombie
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Compromised computer, where owner is unaware computer is controlled by outsider
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DoS Attack
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Denial of service attack
Assault, purpose to disrupt computer access to an internet service |
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Back Door
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Program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program
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Spoofing
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Technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmissions look legitimate
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Unauthorized Use
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Use of computer or its data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities
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Unauthorized Access
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Use of computer or network without permission
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CAPTCHA
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Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell computers and Humans apart
Program that verifies user input is not computer generated |
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Possessed Object
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Item you must carry to gain access to a computer or computer facility
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Biometric Device
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authenticates a person's identity by translating a personal characteristic.
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Digital Forensics
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Discovery, collection and analysis on evidence found on computers and network
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