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What is the intent of threats to a network?
What is the intent of threats to a network?
Causing disruption or harm
Explain what pharming is in the context of network threats.
Explain what pharming is in the context of network threats.
Pharming is a threat involving the redirection of a website's traffic to another, fraudulent site.
Differentiate between a virus and a worm in the context of malware.
Differentiate between a virus and a worm in the context of malware.
A virus needs to attach to a program, while a worm can spread without attaching.
What is the main characteristic of a trojan horse as a type of malware?
What is the main characteristic of a trojan horse as a type of malware?
How does a DoS attack differ from a DDoS attack in terms of network threats?
How does a DoS attack differ from a DDoS attack in terms of network threats?
What are the three common techniques used in manipulating individuals to give away private information?
What are the three common techniques used in manipulating individuals to give away private information?
How can you identify a phishing email?
How can you identify a phishing email?
What is the difference between phishing and pharming?
What is the difference between phishing and pharming?
How is shoulder surfing defined in the context of the text?
How is shoulder surfing defined in the context of the text?
Why are people often seen as the 'weak point' in security?
Why are people often seen as the 'weak point' in security?
