1.2 Vocab - CYBER

A small local area network of computers and devices.

• LAN

• operating system (OS)

• server

The arrangement of the various elements (computers, routers, switches, etc) of a network.

• operating system (OS)

• LAN

• network topology

In cybersecurity terms, a weakness in a system that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

• adware

• vulnerability

• Virus

Software that is spread by people, specifically user actions, usually through emails, websites, and chats. A virus infects your computer, causing a wide variety of problems.

• Virus

• Worm

• Malicious software that bypasses the normal, secure, or restricted access.

  
  

Malicious software that bypasses the normal, secure, or restricted access.

• virus

• worm

• backdoor

can have two meanings in computer terminology:
a) A can be a specific application or function such as email, chat, etc.
b) can refer to a specific part of an application, such as transmitting the data of a web page

• server

• service

• vulnerability

Software that secretly collects information about you. It usually resides on a website or in a service such as your email program.

• backdoor

• spyware

• trojan horse

A malicious program disguised as legitimate software. Users intentionally install this, thinking they are installing valid software.

• spyware

• trojan horse

• adware

Advertising software that can automatically  download files or link to websites. It  is often unasked-for and can contain malware.

• adware

• pop-up

• update

A new dialog box that appears on your screen, sometimes without you requesting it.

• adware

• pop-up

• firewall