Cybersecurity Flashcard

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________ will edit your browser settings and track your browser settings.

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Hijacker

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________ these are computer software written to do harm. After they are downloaded, they attach themselves to a file (host) and spread when the file is passed on to another computer.

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Virus

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________ will steal private information from your computer for a third party.

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Spyware

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________ is to get users to click on the advertisement. Its developers are paid per click.

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Adware

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Cryptography involves techniques for securing information through ________ messages so that only authorized parties can access them.

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encoding

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________ the information stays in its original form and cannot be altered.

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Integrity

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________ - the message should remain confidential. If an unintended party receives the message, they will not be able to read the message.

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Confidentiality

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9. ________ - Messages are traced so that both parties are unable to deny their validity.

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Non-repudiation

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________ - Both the sender and receiver's identities are verified.

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Authentication

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Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into providing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. This is usually done through ________.

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Sending fake emails or messages