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A ______ attack is a type of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information.
A ______ attack is a type of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information.
phishing
Cyber threat ______ provides organizations with a deeper understanding of external threats.
Cyber threat ______ provides organizations with a deeper understanding of external threats.
intelligence
A ______ attack is a type of phishing that targets specific individuals or organizations.
A ______ attack is a type of phishing that targets specific individuals or organizations.
spear phishing
Cybercrime can pose a ______ threat to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
Cybercrime can pose a ______ threat to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
[Blank] is the act of sending fraudulent text messages to trick individuals into sharing sensitive data.
[Blank] is the act of sending fraudulent text messages to trick individuals into sharing sensitive data.
Using weak passwords or failing to update software are indicators of a lack of ______ when it comes to cyber security.
Using weak passwords or failing to update software are indicators of a lack of ______ when it comes to cyber security.
[Blank] is a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point that appears legitimate but is set up to intercept wireless communications.
[Blank] is a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point that appears legitimate but is set up to intercept wireless communications.
Implementing robust cybersecurity measures and raising awareness are important steps to prevent and combat ______.
Implementing robust cybersecurity measures and raising awareness are important steps to prevent and combat ______.
Cybercrime may be the result of individuals or organizations not taking adequate ______ measures.
Cybercrime may be the result of individuals or organizations not taking adequate ______ measures.
[Blank] is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information.
[Blank] is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information.
[Blank] attack allows an attacker to guess credentials by using an automated process of trial and error.
[Blank] attack allows an attacker to guess credentials by using an automated process of trial and error.
The act of gaining access to a network, system, or application without permission is known as ______ access.
The act of gaining access to a network, system, or application without permission is known as ______ access.
A ______ attack floods a network with false requests to disrupt business operations.
A ______ attack floods a network with false requests to disrupt business operations.
A voice phishing attack, also know as ______, uses phone calls to trick individuals into revealing private information.
A voice phishing attack, also know as ______, uses phone calls to trick individuals into revealing private information.
Cybercriminals who engage in cybercrime may do so to signal some form of ______.
Cybercriminals who engage in cybercrime may do so to signal some form of ______.
Cybercrime can result in the violation of individuals' privacy by stealing personal information, leading to ______ theft among other criminal activities.
Cybercrime can result in the violation of individuals' privacy by stealing personal information, leading to ______ theft among other criminal activities.
One of the most common reasons for cybercrime is ______ gain.
One of the most common reasons for cybercrime is ______ gain.
A ______ attack redirects traffic from legitimate to false sites.
A ______ attack redirects traffic from legitimate to false sites.
Cybercrime may threaten a person, company or a nation's security and ______ health.
Cybercrime may threaten a person, company or a nation's security and ______ health.
[Blank] is when someone uses the internet to stalk, harass, or make repeated threats.
[Blank] is when someone uses the internet to stalk, harass, or make repeated threats.
A ______ is achieved when a website is designed to look real in order to decieve you.
A ______ is achieved when a website is designed to look real in order to decieve you.
Cybercriminals may engage in cybercrime simply for the ______ of it, without any specific financial or political motivations.
Cybercriminals may engage in cybercrime simply for the ______ of it, without any specific financial or political motivations.
Protecting networks, computers, programs and data is achieved with the body of technologies, processes and practices known as ______.
Protecting networks, computers, programs and data is achieved with the body of technologies, processes and practices known as ______.
A ______ employees are the cause of several data breaches.
A ______ employees are the cause of several data breaches.
An ______ attack targets senior or C-level executive employees.
An ______ attack targets senior or C-level executive employees.
The thief gains access to your device's communications when they carry out a ______ attack.
The thief gains access to your device's communications when they carry out a ______ attack.
[Blank] is a term describing child predators deliberately manipulating children through online resources with the intention of sexual assaulting them.
[Blank] is a term describing child predators deliberately manipulating children through online resources with the intention of sexual assaulting them.
Address Resolution Protocol is also identified as ______ poisoning.
Address Resolution Protocol is also identified as ______ poisoning.
One reason to alter source addresses of packets is to hide the ______ of an attack.
One reason to alter source addresses of packets is to hide the ______ of an attack.
Disrupting critical infrastructure with government or military networks has implications for ______ threat.
Disrupting critical infrastructure with government or military networks has implications for ______ threat.
The victim of a cyberattack may experience a ______ impact, including stress, anxiety, or depression.
The victim of a cyberattack may experience a ______ impact, including stress, anxiety, or depression.
[Blank] is the act of disguising oneself as a known or trusted source.
[Blank] is the act of disguising oneself as a known or trusted source.
The spear phisher steals send ______ emails altered to appear legitimate contain links to unlock access to banking credentials, trade Secrets and personal information.
The spear phisher steals send ______ emails altered to appear legitimate contain links to unlock access to banking credentials, trade Secrets and personal information.
An email attack that targets businesses by forging sender addresses is known as ______.
An email attack that targets businesses by forging sender addresses is known as ______.
The inability to authenticate to a website is known as ______ authentication.
The inability to authenticate to a website is known as ______ authentication.
Cyber attacks can be motivated by political or social ______.
Cyber attacks can be motivated by political or social ______.
An individual may decide to target someone who they feel has wronged them in some way, such as an ex-employer or a former partner is a motivation to carry out a cyber attack for ______.
An individual may decide to target someone who they feel has wronged them in some way, such as an ex-employer or a former partner is a motivation to carry out a cyber attack for ______.
Cybercrime can damage the ______ of individuals and organizations by publishing false information, defaming them online, or spreading rumors.
Cybercrime can damage the ______ of individuals and organizations by publishing false information, defaming them online, or spreading rumors.
Cybersecurity includes both cybersecurity and ______ security.
Cybersecurity includes both cybersecurity and ______ security.
Cybercrime presents legal and law enforcement ______ when cybercrime, is often committed across international borders.
Cybercrime presents legal and law enforcement ______ when cybercrime, is often committed across international borders.
Flashcards
What is Cybercrime?
What is Cybercrime?
Criminal activity using technology, mainly involving a computer and a network, as a tool or target.
Unauthorized Access
Unauthorized Access
Gaining access to a network, system, or application without permission.
Social Engineer
Social Engineer
A cybercriminal that fakes identity to request rich data information.
Brute Force Attack
Brute Force Attack
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Spoofing
Spoofing
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Packet Spoofing
Packet Spoofing
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Phishing
Phishing
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Spear Phishing
Spear Phishing
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Smishing
Smishing
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Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack
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Evil Twin
Evil Twin
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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
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Cyberstalking
Cyberstalking
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Ransomware
Ransomware
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Reasons for Cybercrime
Reasons for Cybercrime
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Implications of Cybercrime
Implications of Cybercrime
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
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Study Notes
- Cybercrime involves a computer and network as a medium or a target of criminal activity
- Cybercrime poses a threat to individuals, organizations, and society
- Prevention involves cybersecurity measures and awareness
Cybercrime
- Involves a computer and a network
- May threaten a person, company, or a nation's security and financial health
- Unauthorized access is gaining access to a network, system, application, or resource without permission
Cyber Criminals: 5 Types
- Social engineers fake identity to request data
- Spear phishers send malicious emails with links to steal banking credentials, trade secrets and personal information
- Hackers
- Rogue employees
- Ransom artists
Authentication Attacks
- Brute Force: Allows guessing username, password, credit card number, or cryptographic key
- Insufficient Authentication: Allows access to a website with sensitive content without proper authentication
- Weak Password Recovery Validation: Allows illegal access and password recovery
Spoofing
- Cybercriminal disguises themself as a known/trusted source to steal information, extort money, or install malware
- Domain spoofing involves impersonating a known business with a fake website or email domain
- Email spoofing targets businesses using emails with forged sender addresses to deliver malicious content
- Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) spoofing/poisoning intercepts data by redirecting messages to the hacker
- Packet spoofing alters packet addresses to hide the attack source or bypass security
- Site spoofing redirects traffic from legitimate sites to false ones
- Identity spoofing involves masquerading or impersonating another user
Phishing
- Social engineering to deceive people into revealing information or installing malware with examples:
- Phishing emails mimic trusted sources to trick people into giving information or clicking malicious links
Spear Phishing
- A phishing attack that targets specific individuals or organizations to steal information or infect devices
Whaling Attack
- Attacks senior executives to steal money/information or gain access to computers
Smishing
- Sends fraudulent texts to trick people into sharing data like passwords and credit card numbers
Vishing
- The fraudulent use of phone calls to trick people into revealing private information
Other Cybercrimes
- Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks flood a network with false requests
- Evil twin is a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point
- Cyberbullying: Bullying or harassing others online
- Cyber grooming: Manipulating children online for sexual assault
- Online predators: Individuals who commit child sexual abuse online
- Cyberstalking: Stalking, harassing, or making threats online
- Scam attacks: Include parcel, black money, love, investment, and Macau scams
- Ransomware prevents users from accessing systems until a ransom is paid
- Other attacks: Man-in-the-middle (MITM), SQL injection, zero-day exploits, tunneling, viruses, IoT hacking, and malware
Reasons for Cybercrime
- Financial gain
- Political or social reasons
- Revenge
- Thrill-seeking
- Espionage
- Lack of awareness
- To get revenge or signal protest
- To pursue illegal activity, steal identity, or forge documents
Implications of Cybercrime
- Financial loss: Stolen money, credit card information, or intellectual property
- Breach of privacy: Stolen personal information leads to identity theft and fraud
- Reputation damage: Publishing false information or spreading rumors
- Disruption of services: Impacting transportation, healthcare, and government services
- National security threat: Compromising government and military networks
- Psychological impact: Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Legal and law enforcement challenges: Difficulty prosecuting crimes across borders
Guidelines for cybersecurity awareness
- Cybersecurity protects networks, computers, programs, and data from attack
- Cyber threat intelligence provides understanding of risks outside a network
- Never give personal data over the phone or via email unless sure of security
- Do not open attachments from unknown senders
- Do not click links in spam emails or messages from unidentified sources
- Check the authenticity of organizations involved
- Use strong, unrecorded passwords
- Update antivirus software and operating systems
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