CC 6:2 - 6:4 Terms

Front

What is the term used to describe individuals who launch attacks against other users and their computers?

Back

Attackers

Front

Who are individuals that want to attack computers but lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so?

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Script kiddies

Front

What motivates hacktivists to carry out attacks?

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Principles or beliefs

Front

Who are individuals that attack a nation’s computer networks to cause disruption and panic among citizens?

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Cyberterrorists

Front

What term describes state-sponsored attackers hired by governments to launch computer attacks against their enemies?

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Nation state actors

Front

Who are considered serious security threats to companies done by their own employees, contractors, and business partners?

Back

Insiders

Front

What is the process of sorting through extremely large sets of data to uncover patterns and establish relationships?

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Data mining

Front

What is electronic waste that is thrown away and ends up in a landfill called?

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E-waste