Social and Economic Impact of ICT and Countermeasures

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering various types of computer system misuse, their impacts, and specific physical and software countermeasures based software countermeasures.

Cyberbullying

The use of electronic communication tools, such as social media or mobile devices, to intimidate, harass, or harm others through actions like spreading rumors or sharing offensive content.

Copyright Infringement

The unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of material protected by copyright law, violating the original creator's exclusive rights.

Data Theft

The unauthorized acquisition or transfer of sensitive or personal data from an organization or individual, often occurring through hacking or phishing.

Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

An attack where computer systems or networks are overwhelmed with excessive data and processing to make resources unavailable to legitimate users.

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, service, or network, encompassing programs like viruses, worms, and trojans.

Virus

A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other files and programs within a system, often by attaching to legitimate programs.

Identity Theft

The illegal practice of obtaining personal information, such as social security numbers or bank details, without permission to commit fraud or impersonate a victim.

Online Publication of Obscene Materials

The distribution or publishing of explicit, inappropriate, offensive, or indecent content through online platforms.

Phishing Attacks

A cybercrime where attackers impersonate legitimate entities via fake emails or websites to deceive individuals into sharing sensitive information like passwords.

Software and Music Piracy

The unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of software and music files without legal rights or permissions.

Financial Abuses

The illegal or unauthorized use of someone's financial resources, including fraud or coercion, often conducted in a digital environment.

Violation of Privacy

The unauthorized collection, use, or dissemination of personal identifiers, financial details, or sensitive information without consent.

Propaganda

Information spread through digital platforms with the purpose of influencing or manipulating public opinion by presenting biased or one-sided perspectives.

Electronic Eavesdropping

The unauthorized interception or monitoring of electronic communications, such as phone calls or internet traffic, using techniques like wiretapping.

Industrial Espionage

The illegal or unethical practice of obtaining confidential business information, trade secrets, or intellectual property from a competitor to gain a competitive advantage.

Backup and Recovery Procedures

The process of regularly backing up critical data and storing it securely onsite and offsite to prevent loss and ensure data can be restored after a disaster.

Hardware Firewalls

Physical devices installed between internal and external networks to filter unauthorized access attempts and prevent malware from entering.

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Systems implemented to monitor network traffic for signs of suspicious or malicious activity to identify and respond to security breaches.

Biometrics

Authentication methods such as fingerprint scanning or facial recognition used to control physical access to sensitive systems.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

A security system that requires more than just a password for access, providing an additional layer of authentication.