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Harmful programs used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems are commonly referred to as:
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Malware
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Malicious software collecting information about users without their knowledge/consent is known as:
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Spyware
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A computer program containing malicious segment that attaches itself to an application or other executable component is called:
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Virus
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A standalone malicious computer program that replicates itself over a computer network is known as:
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Worm
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Malicious software performing unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate and useful program is called:
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Trojan Horse
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A collection of software tools used by a hacker in order to mask intrusion and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network is known as:
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Rootkit
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What refers to an undocumented (and often legitimate) way of gaining access to a program, online service, or an entire computer system?
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Backdoor
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Malware that restricts access to a computer system by encrypting files or locking the entire system down until the user performs requested action is known as
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Ransomware
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A social engineering technique whereby attackers under disguise of legitimate request attempt to gain access to confidential information they shouldn't have access to is commonly referred to as:
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Phishing
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A fraudulent email requesting its recipient to reveal sensitive information (e.g. user name and password) used later by an attacker for the purpose of identity theft is an example of:
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Phishing scams targeting a specific group of users are referred to as:
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Spear Phishing
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An email sent from knunown source disguised as a source known to the message receiver is an example of:
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What refers to a network protocol used in the most common types of spoofing attacks?
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SMTP
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The unauthorized practice of obtaining confidential information by manipulating people into disclosing sensitive data is known as:
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Social engineering
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What falls into the category of social engineering attacks?
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