Social Implications: Email and Internet (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Computer virus definition
Computer virus definition
Program that infects & harms computer without user knowledge
Trojan horse definition
Trojan horse definition
Virus pretending to be useful software
Keylogger definition
Keylogger definition
Records every key pressed & sends info to hacker
Worm definition
Worm definition
Virus that travels computer to computer without human interaction
Phishing attack purpose
Phishing attack purpose
Obtain sensitive info (usernames, passwords, banking details)
Pharming attack definition
Pharming attack definition
Official-looking websites requesting sensitive information
Ransomware definition
Ransomware definition
Virus that locks files via encryption, demands payment
Hotlinking definition
Hotlinking definition
Linking file from another site to yours, uses your bandwidth
Two-factor authentication purpose
Two-factor authentication purpose
Prevents login with just password; requires 2nd factor (device)
Legitimate companies & password requests via email
Legitimate companies & password requests via email
Never ask for passwords/sensitive info via email - always a scam