Computer and Network Security
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What was the original meaning of the term 'hacker'?

  • Cybercriminal
  • Social engineer
  • Computer programmer
  • Explorer, risk taker, system innovator (correct)
  • Which method is NOT commonly used by hackers to obtain login names and passwords?

  • Brute-force searches
  • Social engineering
  • Phishing (correct)
  • Eavesdropping
  • What harmful consequences are mentioned in relation to the lack of computer security?

  • Financial fraud
  • Identity theft
  • System crashes
  • Stolen information (correct)
  • In what time period did the focus shift from electronics to computers and networks for hackers?

    <p>1960s-1980s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the weaponization of computers and networks?

    <p>Allowing attacks on cyber infrastructure of governments and organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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