Computer Security
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Computer Virus | Potentially damaging program that infects a computer, and alters the files or the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission. |
| Denial of Service | Attack by hackers to disrupt a computer's access to an onternet service |
| Encryption | Convert plain text to ciphered text to enforce confidentiality. |
| Biometrics | Identitiy verification using a person physicial characteristics |
| Trojan Horse | Looks legitimate, but hide malicious code |
| Firewall | Hardware or software to keep hackers and malicious programs from entering a network. |
| Distributed DOS | Attack where a hacker controlls a larger number of "zombie" computers against a victim server computer |
| Wireless | It is easier o acces and intercept traffic on a __ network than on a wired network. |
| Cookie | Which is not malicious software? Spyware, cookie virus, or worm. |
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