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What characteristic distinguishes worms from viruses?
What characteristic distinguishes worms from viruses?
- Worms require user intervention to propagate.
- Worms replicate faster than viruses. (correct)
- Worms can conceal themselves like viruses.
- Worms deliver a payload upon infection.
Which of the following motivations is often associated with malware writers?
Which of the following motivations is often associated with malware writers?
- To provide open security lessons to users.
- To achieve personal gain or inflict damage. (correct)
- To create new software applications.
- To establish long-term partnerships with organizations.
What is a common trigger for software bombs?
What is a common trigger for software bombs?
- Logic bombs are self-triggering based on memory usage.
- Time bombs are triggered by specific time or date. (correct)
- They trigger during software installation.
- They trigger on user login attempts.
What key issue does defacing websites primarily reflect?
What key issue does defacing websites primarily reflect?
What differentiates Trojan horses from other malware types?
What differentiates Trojan horses from other malware types?
What is the primary role of malware writers?
What is the primary role of malware writers?
What is typically associated with the term 'botnet'?
What is typically associated with the term 'botnet'?
Which characteristic is commonly linked to hackers?
Which characteristic is commonly linked to hackers?
What is a common motive behind phishing attacks?
What is a common motive behind phishing attacks?
What is a 'phreaker' primarily focused on?
What is a 'phreaker' primarily focused on?
What is a common purpose of a bot herder?
What is a common purpose of a bot herder?
What characterizes spam emails?
What characterizes spam emails?
Which of these is NOT a type of software classified as malware?
Which of these is NOT a type of software classified as malware?
What does information systems security primarily protect?
What does information systems security primarily protect?
Which of the following distinguishes crackers from hackers?
Which of the following distinguishes crackers from hackers?
What motivation is least likely to drive a hacker's actions?
What motivation is least likely to drive a hacker's actions?
As of June 2006, how many unique computer viruses had been identified?
As of June 2006, how many unique computer viruses had been identified?
What is the most common consequence faced by individuals convicted of writing and distributing computer viruses, based on the case presented?
What is the most common consequence faced by individuals convicted of writing and distributing computer viruses, based on the case presented?
Which of the following statements about cyber warfare is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about cyber warfare is incorrect?
What is a characteristic of cyber terrorists?
What is a characteristic of cyber terrorists?
How many new computer viruses are identified approximately every month?
How many new computer viruses are identified approximately every month?
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Study Notes
Information Systems Security
- Protects the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of information and services.
- Also known as Network Security, Computer Security, Information Assurance, and Cyber Warfare.
Cyber Warfare
- By June 2006, over 180,292 unique computer viruses identified.
- Approximately 150-250 new viruses identified monthly.
Cybercrime Threats
- Hackers: Seek intellectual challenges in overcoming security systems.
- Crackers: Illegally break into secure networks.
- Cyber Terrorists: Use attacks to advance social or political agendas.
Hacker Motivations
- Driven by challenge and ego.
- Engage in espionage, ideology, mischief, money (extortion/theft), and revenge.
Notable Legal Case
- Simon Vallor sentenced to two years in jail for creating viruses that infected 27,000 PCs across 42 countries.
- His case highlighted the seriousness of cybercrime, equating it to physical vandalism.
Malware Threats
- Malware Writers: Create harmful software.
- Samurai: Hackers legally entering secure environments.
- Phreakers: Target telephone and communication systems.
- Phishing: Deceptive emails aiming to extract sensitive information.
- Spam: Unwanted bulk emails often promoting products.
Botnets
- Collections of compromised machines controlled remotely for malicious purposes.
- These bots can perform tasks like sending out mass spam.
Phishing Techniques
- Used to gather sensitive information under deception, utilizing familiar logos and official-sounding language.
Hacker Characteristics
- Predominantly male, typically aged mid-teens to mid-twenties.
- Often lack social skills and show a fascination with computers.
- Viewed as underachievers in other areas, seeking power and importance through computing.
Types of Malware
- Viruses: Conceal, replicate, and infect systems to deliver harmful payloads.
- Worms: Replicate across networks, consume computer memory rapidly.
- Trojan Horses: Hidden malicious functionality, activated inadvertently by users.
- Time and Logic Bombs: Triggered by specific events or times, introduced beforehand.
Malware Writer Motivations
- Desire to test the spread of a virus, cause destruction, or gain a feeling of superiority.
- Other motives include personal gain, teaching lessons in Internet security, or conducting experiments.
Website Defacement
- Hackers leave defacement "graffiti" on notable websites, including:
- FBI and CIA
- NASA
- Political parties in the UK
- Major news outlets like The New York Times.
Password Security Advisory
- Treat passwords with care: change them regularly and do not share them.
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