Cybersecurity: Viruses and Worms

These flashcards cover key concepts related to computer viruses and worms, focusing on terminology and definitions relevant to cybersecurity.

Ransomware

A type of malware that blocks normal operation of a computer and demands payment for the restoration of access.

Stuxnet

A computer virus used in 2010 to damage Iran's nuclear program, employing multiple types of code to disable machinery.

Air-gapped

A type of network isolation that physically separates a host from other hosts or from all other networks.

Worms

A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads over client/server network connections without needing human intervention.

Social engineering

A tactic used to manipulate individuals into performing actions or divulging confidential information.

Malware

Malicious software designed to infiltrate and damage computers or networks.

Network vulnerabilities

Weaknesses in a network that can be exploited by malware or other malicious programs.

Encryption

The process of encoding information so that only authorized parties can access it.