Security and Safeguards (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards

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Security and Safeguards
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Keyloggers discover

Sensitive info like banking passwords

Password reuse danger

One compromised account = all vulnerable

Two-factor authentication needs

Password + 2nd verification (usually phone)

Firewall function

Monitors traffic, blocks suspicious data

3 firewall software examples

ZoneAlarm, Comodo, GlassWire

Antivirus programme does

Detects, identifies, removes malware

Windows Defender

Built-in Windows 10 antivirus

Anti-spyware prevents

Spyware secretly monitoring activities

Background process means

Runs quietly without interrupting use

Software updates fix

Security weaknesses hackers exploit

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