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Match the Computer Crime Term with Its Definition

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Match the computer crime term with its definition.

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Responses:

Intentional defacement of Web sites

brute force attack

Unauthorized alterations to data stored on a computer system

blended threat

An attempt to disrupt the operations of a network

virus distribution

Launching viruses, worms, and Trojan horses

keylogger

Unauthorized access to a computer system to gain restricted information

denial of service

Malware that combines more than one type of malicious program

salami shaving

Unauthorized copying of personal information

identity theft

A type of program that secretly records keystrokes

vandalism

A method for stealing user IDs and passwords

data diddling

Redirecting small, unnoticeable amounts of money from large amounts

information theft

Premises:

Intentional defacement of Web sites

Unauthorized alterations to data stored on a computer system

An attempt to disrupt the operations of a network

Launching viruses, worms, and Trojan horses

Unauthorized access to a computer system to gain restricted information

Malware that combines more than one type of malicious program

Unauthorized copying of personal information

A type of program that secretly records keystrokes

A method for stealing user IDs and passwords

Redirecting small, unnoticeable amounts of money from large amounts

Responses:

brute force attack

blended threat

virus distribution

keylogger

denial of service

salami shaving

identity theft

vandalism

data diddling

information theft

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

Intentional defacement of Web sites

Unauthorized alterations to data stored on a computer system

An attempt to disrupt the operations of a network

Launching viruses, worms, and Trojan horses

Unauthorized access to a computer system to gain restricted information

Malware that combines more than one type of malicious program

Unauthorized copying of personal information

A type of program that secretly records keystrokes

A method for stealing user IDs and passwords

Redirecting small, unnoticeable amounts of money from large amounts