Exam 9: Network and Internet Security

The best protection against many dot cons is ____.

A ____ is a security system that essentially creates a wall between a computer or network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

A computer virus that activates when it detects a certain condition, such as when a particular keystroke is pressed, is called a(n) ____________________.

Public key encryption is also called ____________________ encryption.

A computer ____ is a software program that is installed without the permission or knowledge of the computer user, that is designed to alter the way a computer operates, and that can replicate itself to infect any new media it has access to.

Increasingly, USB security keys, also called USB security ____-USB flash drives that are inserted into a computer to grant access to a network, to supply Web site usernames and passwords, or to provide other security features-are being used.

Strong passwords are passwords that are at least eight characters long. _________________________

A relatively new type of scam involves posting fake job listings on job search sites to elicit personal information (such as Social Security numbers) from job seekers.

____ is a generic term that refers to any type of malicious software.

Typically, ____________________ begins with obtaining a person's name and Social Security number, often from a credit application, rental application, or similar form.

____ software can control which devices can be connected to an employee's computer.

To protect yourself against ____________________ and other types of online harassment, use gender-neutral, nonprovocative identifying names.

Like a computer virus, a computer worm infects other computer files to replicate itself.

Computer crime is sometimes referred to as ____.

Computer spyware includes any illegal act involving a computer. _________________________

Once installed, ____________________ are designed to record every keystroke made on the infected computer and transmit account numbers, passwords, and other related information to criminals.

Writing a computer virus or other type of malware or even posting the malware code on the Internet is not illegal, but it is considered highly unethical and irresponsible behavior.

Phishing schemes may use a technique called ____, which is setting up spoofed Web sites with addresses slightly different from legitimate sites.

One emerging type of Trojan horse is called a ____-Access Trojan.

____ is a type of scam that uses spoofed domain names to obtain personal information for use in fraudulent activities.