Software Security

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What are the three types of software issues discussed in the text, and how do they differ from each other?

The three types of software issues discussed in the text are errors, faults, and failures. Errors are mistakes made during software development, faults are defects in the software that cause incorrect behavior, and failures are incidents where the software does not perform as intended.

What are the three types of software issues discussed in the text?

The three types of software issues discussed in the text are software errors, faults, and failures.

The text discusses the concept of ______ security and the challenges it faces. Answer: software

What is the difference between software bugs and flaws?

<p>Bugs are caused by coding errors while flaws are inherent design issues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept discussed in the text?

<p>The concept discussed in the text is software security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the challenges faced by software security?

<p>The challenges faced by software security include software errors, faults, and failures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of attacks against software and software systems?

<p>XSS and buffer overflows (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between software bugs and flaws?

<p>Software bugs are errors in code, while software flaws are inherent weaknesses in the software design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a software bug and a software flaw?

<p>A software bug is a specific type of fault that causes unintended behavior, while a software flaw is a more general weakness in the software that can be exploited by attackers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank], faults, and failures are covered in the text. Answer: Software errors

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The difference between software ______ and flaws is explored. Answer: Bugs

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What is the difference between software bugs and flaws?

<p>Software bugs are errors that occur during development, while software flaws are vulnerabilities in the software that can be exploited by attackers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a social engineering attack?

<p>An attack that manipulates individuals to divulge sensitive information. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social engineering and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>Social engineering is the manipulation of individuals to gain access to sensitive information, and it can be used to trick users into giving up login credentials or other sensitive data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are social engineering attacks, and how do they target software systems?

<p>Social engineering attacks are attempts to trick people into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that they would not normally do. These attacks can target software systems by convincing users to disclose passwords or other confidential data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Known attacks on software and software systems, such as social engineering attacks, and attacks against the software itself, such as XSS and ______, are discussed. Answer: Buffer overflows

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What are some known attacks on software and software systems?

<p>Some known attacks on software and software systems include social engineering attacks, XSS, and buffer overflows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A CSRF attack is when an attacker tricks a user into performing an action on a website without their knowledge or consent. This can be prevented by using CSRF tokens to ensure that requests are coming from the intended user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a buffer overflow?

<p>An attack that exploits a software vulnerability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is XSS and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>XSS is a type of attack where attackers inject malicious code into a website or application, which can then be executed by unsuspecting users to steal data or take control of the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Buffer Overflow attack, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A Buffer Overflow attack is when an attacker overwrites parts of a program's memory to cause unintended behavior. This can be prevented by using input validation and properly allocating memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a time/logic bomb?

<p>An attack that exploits a software vulnerability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some software development security problems?

<p>Some software development security problems include lack of coding standards, lack of testing, and inadequate security measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text examines software development security problems and various types of ______. Answer: Attacks

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What is a buffer overflow and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>A buffer overflow is a type of attack where an attacker sends more data to a program or system than it can handle, causing it to crash or execute arbitrary code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Cross-site scripting (XSS), Buffer Overflows, SQL Code Injection, Time/Logic Bomb, Back door, Denial of Service (DoS), Virus, Worm, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, and Physical Attacks are various types of ______. Answer: Attacks

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What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)?

<p>Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks a user into performing an action on a website without their knowledge or consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL code injection and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>SQL code injection is a type of attack where an attacker injects malicious SQL code into a website or application, which can then be executed by the database to steal data or take control of the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Trojan?

<p>A type of attack that disguises malicious code as legitimate software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL Code Injection, and how can it be prevented?

<p>SQL Code Injection is when an attacker inserts malicious code into a SQL query to gain unauthorized access to a database. This can be prevented by using parameterized queries and input validation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Time/Logic Bomb, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A Time/Logic Bomb is a type of malware that is triggered at a specific time or when certain conditions are met. This can be prevented by using anti-malware software and regularly updating software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a backdoor and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>A backdoor is a hidden entry point into a system, which can be used by attackers to bypass security measures and gain access to sensitive data or functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text provides ______ of each type of attack and how they can be executed. Answer: Examples

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What is Cross-site scripting (XSS)?

<p>Cross-site scripting (XSS) is an attack that injects malicious code into a website, allowing an attacker to steal data or take control of the website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a denial of service (DoS) attack?

<p>An attack that overloads a system with traffic, making it unavailable to users. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a buffer overflow?

<p>A buffer overflow is an attack that exploits a vulnerability in a program that allows an attacker to overwrite memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL code injection?

<p>An attack that exploits a software vulnerability in a database (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Back door attack, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A Back door attack is when an attacker gains unauthorized access to a system by exploiting a hidden or undocumented pathway. This can be prevented by disabling unnecessary ports and services, and regularly auditing system access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] against software are discussed in the text. Answer: Known attacks

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What is a denial of service (DoS) attack and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>A DoS attack is a type of attack where an attacker floods a system with traffic or requests, causing it to become overwhelmed and unable to perform its normal functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is when an attacker floods a system with traffic to overwhelm it and make it unavailable. This can be prevented by implementing rate limiting and using anti-DDoS software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL Code Injection?

<p>SQL Code Injection is an attack that injects malicious code into a database, allowing an attacker to steal data or take control of the database.</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is an example of a physical attack. Answer: Physical Attacks

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What is adware?

<p>A type of software that displays unwanted advertisements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a virus and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>A virus is a type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other systems, causing damage or stealing data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Virus, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A Virus is a type of malware that spreads by infecting other programs or files. This can be prevented by using anti-virus software and avoiding downloading or running suspicious files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a backdoor?

<p>A hidden entry point in a software system that allows unauthorized access. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

<p>A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is an attack that floods a website or server with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a worm and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>A worm is a type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other systems, often causing damage or stealing data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is an example of a virus. Answer: Virus

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[Blank] is an example of a Trojan. Answer: Trojan

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What is a Worm, and how can it be prevented?

<p>A Worm is a type of malware that spreads over a network without user interaction. This can be prevented by keeping software and operating systems up to date, and using firewalls and intrusion detection systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is spyware and how can it be used to attack software systems?

<p>Spyware is a type of malicious software that can monitor a user's activity and steal sensitive data, such as login credentials or credit card information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of malware?

<p>Some types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and adware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are physical attacks and how can they be used to attack software systems?

<p>Physical attacks are attacks that target the physical infrastructure of a system, such as cutting power or stealing hardware, which can disrupt or compromise the system's security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Spyware and Adware, and how can they be prevented?

<p>Spyware and Adware are types of malware that collect user data or display unwanted advertisements. These can be prevented by using anti-malware software and avoiding downloading or running suspicious files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of physical attacks?

<p>Some examples of physical attacks include theft, vandalism, and sabotage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is an example of adware. Answer: Adware

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This text discusses the concept of software security and the challenges it faces. It covers software errors, faults, and failures, as well as the difference between software bugs and flaws. The text also explores known attacks on software and software systems, such as social engineering attacks, and attacks against the software itself, such as XSS and buffer overflows. Additionally, it examines software development security problems and various types of attacks.The text covers various types of attacks against software, infrastructure, and physical systems. The attacks include Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Cross-site scripting (XSS), Buffer Overflows, SQL Code Injection, Time/Logic Bomb, Back door, Denial of Service (DoS), Virus, Worm, Trojans, Spyware, Adware, and Physical Attacks. The text provides examples of each type of attack and how they can be executed.

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