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Definition of computer viruses

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A computer virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a program or file, enabling it to spread from one computer to another.

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Definition of a worm

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A worm is a type of malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers, often using a network.

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Definition of Trojan horse in the context of system security

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A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it.

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How a Trojan horse gets into a computer system

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A Trojan horse can enter a system by being downloaded as a seemingly harmless file or program.

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Brute force attacks

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Attempting to gain access by trying many passwords or keys.

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DDOS

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Distributed Denial of Service, overwhelming a system with traffic.

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Network forensics

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Analyzing network traffic to detect and investigate security incidents.

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Anti-malware software

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Programs designed to detect and remove malicious software.

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Protection against DDOS attacks

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Explain how to be protected against DDOS attacks.

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Impact of SQL Injection

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Can affect websites that use SQL-based databases.