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What does computer security specifically focus on protecting?
What does computer security specifically focus on protecting?
- Creating malicious programs and distributing them
- Individuals and organizations from theft and danger
- Preventing or limiting the damage from intrusions, sabotage, and natural disasters
- Information, hardware, and software from unauthorized use (correct)
What is cybercrime or computer crime defined as?
What is cybercrime or computer crime defined as?
- Any criminal offense that involves a computer and a network (correct)
- Theft and danger to individuals and organizations
- Creating and distributing malicious programs
- Preventing or limiting the damage from intrusions, sabotage, and natural disasters
Which term refers to someone who creates and distributes malicious programs?
Which term refers to someone who creates and distributes malicious programs?
- Cracker (correct)
- Cyberbully
- Hacker
- Rogue Wi-Fi Hotspot
What are the programs specifically designed to damage a computer system called?
What are the programs specifically designed to damage a computer system called?
What are viruses in terms of computer security?
What are viruses in terms of computer security?
Study Notes
Computer Security
- Focuses on protecting computer systems and electronic data from unintended access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Cybercrime/Computer Crime
- Defined as criminal offenses committed via the internet or against a computer system.
Malicious Program Creators
- Known as malware authors, these individuals create and distribute harmful software.
Malicious Programs
- Designed to damage a computer system, these programs are known as malware.
Computer Viruses
- A type of malware that replicates itself by attaching to other programs or files.
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Description
Learn about the importance of security, privacy, and ethics in computer systems. Understand the role of people in maintaining the security of computer systems and the potential risks associated with unauthorized access. Explore the ethical considerations in using computer systems for both positive and negative purposes.
