Cybercrime and Security

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to cybercrime, security threats, and preventative measures.

Cybercrime

Criminal activities carried out using computers or the internet.

Identity theft

The wrongful obtaining and using of another person's personal data for fraudulent gain.

Phishing

A fraudulent scheme that solicits sensitive information by impersonating trustworthy entities.

Botnet

A network of infected computers that can be controlled remotely to perform various illegal activities.

Logic bomb

A piece of malicious code that triggers a harmful action when a specific condition is met.

Cyberbullying

Harassment or intimidation of individuals using electronic means.

Insider threats

Risks posed by individuals within an organization who may exploit their access to harm or steal information.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

A prolonged and targeted cyber attack where an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected.

Cyberwarfare

State-sanctioned hacking conducted to achieve specific geopolitical objectives.

Eugenics

A set of beliefs aimed at improving the genetic quality of a human population.