Cybersecurity Chapter 6 Review Flashcards

Study Notes

Cyber Security Terms and Definitions

War Driving: Involves searching for unsecured Wi-Fi networks while driving with a portable computer; a method often used to exploit open networks.
WiFi Piggybacking: Unauthorized access to someone else's unsecured Wi-Fi network, allowing users to utilize internet services without consent.
Criminal Intercepting: The act of electronically intercepting messages, potentially compromising data confidentiality.
Spoofed Website: A fraudulent site designed to mimic a legitimate website, often used for phishing or data theft.
Data Theft: Involves stealing data or information that is stored on a computer or transmitted between devices.
Dot Cons: Refers to online crimes involving theft, fraud, or scams aimed at stealing money or resources from individuals or businesses.
Spam: Unsolicited bulk email sent to large groups, often for advertising or phishing purposes.
System Failure: The complete malfunction of a computer system, leading to an inability to perform tasks or access data.
Antivirus Software: A security tool designed to detect, prevent, and eliminate computer viruses and various types of malware.
Employee Monitoring: The practice of recording or observing employee actions in the workplace to ensure productivity and compliance.
Video Surveillance: Use of video cameras to observe and record individual activities for security purposes, often in public or sensitive areas.
Security Software: A collection of tools that provide security features, including firewalls and protection against malware and online fraud.
Trojan Horse: A form of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate application, tricking users into installing it.
Pharming: A scam that misdirects users from legitimate websites to spoofed ones via altered domain names.
Denial of Service (DoS) Attack: An attempt to disrupt a service by overwhelming it with excessive requests, rendering it unavailable for legitimate users.
Spear Phishing: Targeted phishing attempts that are personalized to increase the chance of user response.
Electronic Profiling: The process of gathering extensive information about an individual, often for marketing or surveillance purposes.
Phishing: A deceptive email tactic that appears to come from a legitimate source, aimed at extracting sensitive data from recipients.
Hardware Loss: The risk of losing or having stolen physical devices, such as computers and USB drives, which may lead to data breaches.
Botnets: Networks of infected devices (bots) controlled by a single entity, often used to execute large-scale attacks or tasks.
Malware: A broad term for malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise computers and networks.
Marketing Database: A compilation of marketing-related demographic data about individuals, including purchasing habits and geographic locations.
Identity Theft: Occurs when someone illegally obtains enough personal information to impersonate another individual, often for financial gain.
Virus: A malicious software program that self-replicates and spreads without user consent, altering system operations.
Information Privacy: The rights of individuals and organizations to oversee the collection and use of their personal information.
Computer Worm: A type of malware that spreads independently across networks by copying itself, often causing damage to systems.

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Test your knowledge on essential cybersecurity terms with these flashcards from Chapter 6. Each card provides a definition for terms related to network security threats and practices, helping you to better understand the concepts of war driving, wifi piggybacking, and more.