Unit 7- Lesson 4- Net Attacks DoS

DoS (Denial of Service)

• An attack that overwhelms a system, making it unavailable to users.

• A method to enhance system performance by distributing load.

• A security measure to protect against unauthorized access.

• A technique to improve data retrieval speed.

Zombies

• Infected devices controlled remotely by attackers in a botnet.

• A type of undead creature in horror fiction.

• A popular video game character known for eating brains.

• A term for a person who is lethargic and unresponsive.

SYN Flood

• A DDoS attack that exhausts system resources by initiating multiple incomplete connections.

• A type of phishing attack that targets email accounts.

• A method of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access.

• A technique used to improve network performance by reducing latency.

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

• A large-scale attack using multiple systems to flood a target.

• A method to enhance network security by blocking traffic.

• A technique for data encryption in transit.

• A type of malware that infects multiple devices.

Redundant

• A backup or extra resource to ensure reliability in case of failure.

• A type of software that enhances performance.

• A method of data encryption for security.

• A process of eliminating unnecessary steps in a workflow.

Botnet

• A type of malware that encrypts files on a computer.

• A network of compromised computers used to launch cyberattacks.

• A software used for creating secure passwords.

• A firewall that protects against unauthorized access.