Internet Security Problems Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is phishing?
A
Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive data by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
2
Q
What is password hacking?
A
Attempts to crack or steal user passwords, often using brute force or dictionary attacks.
3
Q
What is a brute force attack?
A
An automated method to guess passwords using trial and error.
4
Q
What is a DoS (Denial of Service) attack?
A
Overloading a server with illegitimate requests to make it unavailable to users.
5
Q
What is social engineering?
A
Manipulating people into giving away confidential information.
