CC 6:2 - 6:4 Terms

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

• Hacktivists

• Cyberterrorists

• Attackers

• Insiders

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

• Nation state actors

• Script kiddies

• Insiders

• Cyberterrorists

What motivates hacktivists to carry out attacks?

• Financial gain

• Lack of knowledge

• Principles or beliefs

• State sponsorship

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

• Insiders

• Cyberterrorists

• Script kiddies

• Data miners

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

• Hacktivists

• Nation state actors

• Insiders

• Script kiddies

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

• Cyberterrorists

• Insiders

• Attackers

• Nation state actors

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

• E-waste management

• Data mining

• Cyberterrorism

• Hacking

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

• Data mining

• E-waste

• Cyber waste

• Tech trash