btec unit 1

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computer virus
viruses are malicious programs designed to replicate and spread across a computer or a network to damage or corrupt files & data.
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other malware
malware is the name for several other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, worms, adware, spyware and other nasty software that aims to cause damage to files or to steal data.
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phishing
means when hackers use fake emails or fake websites to trick people into clicking links and then entering their personal data, such as bank passwords.
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accidental damage
this could include floods or fire or hurricanes or damage from untrained users.
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hackers
means people who purposefully try to gain unauthorised access to a computer or a network.but bear in mind that a high proportion of hackers are people who actually work for an organisation.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

malware is the name for several other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, worms, adware, spyware and other nasty software that aims to cause damage to files or to steal data.

Back

other malware

Card 3

Front

means when hackers use fake emails or fake websites to trick people into clicking links and then entering their personal data, such as bank passwords.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

this could include floods or fire or hurricanes or damage from untrained users.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

means people who purposefully try to gain unauthorised access to a computer or a network.but bear in mind that a high proportion of hackers are people who actually work for an organisation.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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