Specific Digital Threats: Technology Management Flashcards (copy)

Virus

Hitchhikers attached to files.

Worm

Self-spreading network parasites.

Ransomware

Digital hijackers demanding payment.

Rootkit

Invisible mechanics messing with the system engine.

Botnet

Zombie computers flying missions for hackers.

Trojan Horse

Harmful software disguised as something harmless.

Spyware

A noisy passenger watching user activities.

Adware

Irritating intrusive advertisements.

Spamming

Cluttering systems with junk flyers (emails).

DoS (Denial of Service)

Flooding a system with fake traffic to grind operations to a halt.

Keylogging

Stealing passwords by recording keystrokes.

Malware

A broad category encompassing various malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise systems and networks.

Internet Fraud

A type of cybercrime that occurs when a perpetrator deceives an individual or business online for financial gain.