CSCI Ch 06 Test

how is a worm different from a trojan

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.

script kiddies

Individuals who want to break into computers to create damage, yet lack the advanced knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so.

nation state actors

State-sponsored attackers employed by a government for launching computer attacks against other countries considered to be enemies.

cyberterrorists

attack a nation's computer networks like the electrical power grid to cause disruptions and panic among citizens

Hactivists

attackers who are strongly motivated by principles or beliefs

there are various risks from attacks on wi-fi networks. These include all of the following except

creating malware

when you access a secure website what information does your browser use to verify that web servers identity and encryption information

digital certificate

insiders

employees contractors and business partners of a company

marcus recently had his cell phone stolen. All of the following are security features that should help him locate his stolen phone except which one?

he can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps

which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate researcher to ask for personal information

pretexting

what is a digital certificate

technology used to verify a user's identity