CSC7 Cybersecurity Vocab

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Computer programs that block, detect, and remove viruses and other malware.

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Antivirus software

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Extra copies of computer files that can be used to restore files that are lost or damaged.

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Backups/backing up files

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The amount of data that can pass through a network or a part of a network per second.

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Bandwidth

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Multiple computers on a network are infected with a program that can be controlled remotely, often used to cause damage.

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Botnet

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Two or more interconnected devices that can exchange data.

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Computer network

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A computer program that can copy itself and cause harm, such as stealing information or destroying data.

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Computer virus

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A distributed denial-of-service attack that makes an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic.

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DDoS

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A fictional virus modeled after the Stuxnet virus, capable of damaging physical infrastructure.

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Doxnet

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The process of using codes to make readable information unreadable, which can be decrypted using a secret key.

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Encryption

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Software designed to block malware from entering protected networks.

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Firewall