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What is spoofing?

A type of scam where an intruder tries to access to a user's system or information by pretending to be the user.

A type of scam where an intruder installs a malware program on a system creating the opportunity for remote, unauthorized entry whenever the intruder chooses.

A type of scam where an intruder installs a malicious program or code that attaches itself to other program files and can replicate itself and infect other systems.

What is phishing?

The act of catching a fish with a fishing rod

Sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be from a legitimate person or business in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering personal information

Utilizing technology to publicize a social, ideological, religious, or political message

What is spear phishing?

Designing a security barrier to keep unwanted intruders outside a computer system or network

Catching an individual fish with a spear

An attack that focuses on a single user or department addressed from a legitimate looking person within the company in a position of trust requesting confidential information

An established company will not ask for personal information in an email. If you receive a message like this it is likely fraudulent.

True

False

What is a "black hat" hacker?

A hacker that wears black hats

A hacker that hacks for non-malicious reason such as testing their own security system

A hacker who violates computer security for malicious purposes only.

You will not fall victim to a cybercrime attack of any kind if you use secure websites only to purchase goods and services on the Internet.

True

False

What is a bot?

A computer robot that performs an extensive set of automated tasks on its own.

A small pack of information from a visited website stored on your system by your browser.

An attack designed to overwhelm a website to make it inaccessible or crash completely.

What are cookies?

Circular desserts that come in a variety of flavors such as chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin.

A small packet of information from a visited webserver stored on your system by your computer’s browser.

Hackers that break into computer systems or networks without permission with the intent of doing damage.

Malware is a malicious program that causes damage and includes things such as viruses.

True

False

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