Emptech 2: internet security Flashcards
It refers to the online security or safety of people and their information when using the internet
internet security
It describes security for activities and transactions made over the internet. It’s a particular component of the larger ideas of cybersecurity and computer security, involving topics including browser security, online behavior and network security
Internet security
a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
computer virus
When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be _____ with a computer virus.
infected
the name that is given to any type of software that could harm a computer system, interfere with and gather a user’s data, or make the computer perform actions without the owner’s knowledge or permission
malware
malware is aka
malicious software
malicious advertising is aka
malvertising
a piece of malicious code that inserts itself into computer systems, self-replicates, and spreads to other systems and devices.
virus
Once launched, a computer virus attempts
encrypt, distort, steal data and conduct more malware attacts
data of published of iloveyou virus
may 2000
person who created ily virus
onel de guzman
As it spreads, a ____ consumes bandwidth, overloading infected systems and making them unreliable or unavailable
worm
As it spreads, a worm consumes _____ overloading infected systems and making them unreliable or unavailable
bandwidth
it can change and delete files or introduce other malware.
worm
worm can be send through (fem)
flash drives, email, or message attachments.
Once a _____ infiltrates the system, it grants the attacker unauthorized control over devices or spreads malware without the user’s knowledge.
trojan
This includes stealing sensitive information, modifying files, taking control of the system, or creating backdoors for remote access.
trojan