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Match Each of the Following Terms to Its Meaning

Question 50

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning:

Premises:

Responses:

zombie

a computer controlled by a hacker

rootkit

malware on your computer used to convince you that your computer has a virus

scareware

sending e-mails to people known to be customers of a company in an effort to get individuals to reveal sensitive data

spear phishing

program that allows hackers to gain access to your computer without your knowledge

spyware

transmits information about you, such as your Internet-surfing habits

Premises:

zombie

rootkit

scareware

spear phishing

spyware

Responses:

a computer controlled by a hacker

malware on your computer used to convince you that your computer has a virus

sending e-mails to people known to be customers of a company in an effort to get individuals to reveal sensitive data

program that allows hackers to gain access to your computer without your knowledge

transmits information about you, such as your Internet-surfing habits

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

zombie

rootkit

scareware

spear phishing

spyware