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What is the primary purpose of ransomware as a type of software?
What is the primary purpose of ransomware as a type of software?
- To enhance computer performance
- To monitor online activities
- To restrict access until a ransom is paid (correct)
- To provide security solutions
Which term refers to the basic equipment and structures needed in a society or organization?
Which term refers to the basic equipment and structures needed in a society or organization?
- Sabotage
- Venture capital
- Infrastructure (correct)
- Surveillance
What does the term 'interconnectivity' refer to in the context of computer systems?
What does the term 'interconnectivity' refer to in the context of computer systems?
- The ability of systems to operate independently
- The use of virtual private networks
- The isolated operation of systems
- The interconnected state of various computer networks (correct)
Which of the following best describes malware?
Which of the following best describes malware?
What does the term 'sabotage' imply in a cyber context?
What does the term 'sabotage' imply in a cyber context?
Flashcards
Ransomware
Ransomware
A type of malicious software that blocks access to a computer and demands payment for its release.
Interconnectivity
Interconnectivity
The interconnectedness of things, especially computer systems, making them reliant on each other.
Darknet
Darknet
A part of the internet that isn't indexed by regular search engines, often used for illegal activities.
Malware
Malware
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Venture Capital
Venture Capital
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Ransomware: A type of virus-like software that blocks computer access until a ransom is paid.
- Scrambling: Moving or acting quickly to find, do, or get something.
- Vulnerable: Able to be attacked, harmed, or damaged.
- Venture capital: Money used to start a new, often risky, business.
- Surveillance: Carefully watching someone.
- Annihilation: Complete destruction; "under constant annihilation threat by other nations."
- Infrastructure: Basic equipment and structures (buildings, roads, etc.) needed in a society.
- Undertaking: A task that is sometimes difficult or important.
- Screening: Examining people/things to see if they're suitable for a job/purpose.
- Feeder program: A program (like a school) that funnels talent to a higher level.
- Sabotage: Purposefully breaking something for political or military gain.
- Darknet: Part of the internet not listed on search engines, requiring special software to access.
- Breach: Getting into a protected place, often related to hacking.
- Indisputable: Without question or doubt.
- Interconnectivity: The state of being connected, like computer systems.
- Reservoir: A large liquid storage space (e.g., an artificial lake).
- Malware: Software that harms or damages computer systems.
- Theoretical: Related to possibilities rather than real examples.
- Manipulate: To control something/someone in an unfair way (exploitative).
- Undermine: To damage and weaken something/someone gradually.
- Prosper: Success, and to be strong and healthy.
Cyber Issues
- Cyber attacks: U.S. intelligence agencies accuse Russia of hacking U.S. presidential elections.
- Global cyber attack: A trove of NSA documents posted to WikiLeaks led to a global cyber attack.
- Confidential information: Confidential information of millions of private citizens was exposed on the Dark Web.
- State-sponsored hackers: Independent and state-sponsored hackers wreak havoc.
- Israel's cyber security: Israel is revolutionizing its military and leading in cyber security.
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