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1
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Malware

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Any type of software that is used to disrupt computers and gain unauthorized acess to systems, networks and data

2
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Spyware

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Software that spies on system activities and transmis details of web searches or other activities to remote computers.

Fake pop up windows and causes slow performance

3
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Viruses

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Infects files in an operating system; Can replicate but only if the user executes them

4
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Worms

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Can self-replicate; no user intervention is required

5
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Trojan Horse

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Malware programs disguised as popular videos or website links that trap keystrokes or transmit sensitve information

6
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Rootkits

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A concealment method used by many types of malware to prevent detection by normal antivirus and anti-malware programs.

Examples: Renamed system files, file permission changes or if files go missing

7
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Phishing

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Creation of bogus websites or sending fraudulent e-mails that trick users into providing personal, bank or credit card information.

8
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Spear Phishing

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The sending of spoof messages that appear to come from an internal source requesting confidential information

9
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Spoofing

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Malware attacks that purport to come from a trustworthy source

10
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Social Engineering

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Variety of methods to convince computer uses to provide acess to restricted systems

11
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Shoulder Surfing

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Attempting to view physical documents from a users computer

12
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Brute Forcing

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Method of cracking passwords by calculating and using every possible combination

13
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Tailgating

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When an unauthorized person attempts to accompany an authorized person into a secure area by following them closely