Information Security with C-I-A Triad
confidentiality, integrity, availability
CIA stands for
domain name server
DNS stands for
information security (infosec)
is the process of keeping information secure: maintaining its confidentiality, integrity, availability
trojan
a (blank) horse or simply a (blank) is a type of malware that disguises itself as a useful and/or harmless program or file
adware
a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups
virus
is a program designed to interfere with your computer, device or network's normal operation
worm
is considered as a type of virus; it can make copies of itself in computers that it comes in contact with
malicious software/malware
is the collective name for a number of malicious software variants, including viruses, ransomware and spyware
pharming
more complicated way of phishing where it exploits the DNS system
integrity
protecting information from being changed by unauthorized parties
confidentiality
protecting information from being disclosed to unauthorized parties
availability
to the availability of information to authorized parties only when requested
spam
unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers; can be used to send malware
keyloggers
used to record the keystroke done by the users; done to steal their password or any other sensitive information
spyware
a program that runs in the background without you knowing it; has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging
phishing
its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details; done by sending an email that will direct the user to visit a website and be asked to update his/her username, password, credit card, or personal information