Exam 8: Safety and Security

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Suppose an email sender uses a fake address that is masked by a familiar address. This deceptive practice is known as ____.

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People who break into computers and networks are ____?

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Using your  identity ,  thieves  usually commit financial fraud.

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Malware includes all but which of the following?

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When a hard drive fails, Mac users see what is commonly called the Blue Screen of Death.

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A good example of a strong password is ____.

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A drawback of cloud storage includes ____

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You can greatly reduce the chances of losing your financial data to fraudulent activities by ____.

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The process of authentication is used to verify a user.

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____ is the premeditated disruption of computers and networks.

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School districts often develop policies and guidelines that address ____.

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Identity thieves may target your ____.

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A hoax involves throwing out "bait" in the form of an email or social media post in the hopes that a few users will respond.

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Match each term with its correct definition.
A hacker whose work is nondestructive.
war driving
A hacker whose work is extremely destructive.
black hat hacker
People who break into computers and computer networks, often by exploiting weaknesses and preventable flaws.
hacktivist
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A hacker whose work is nondestructive.
war driving
A hacker whose work is extremely destructive.
black hat hacker
People who break into computers and computer networks, often by exploiting weaknesses and preventable flaws.
hacktivist
A practice in which someone searches for and maps unsecured Wi-Fi networks from a vehicle.
hacker
A hacker who hacks for the purpose of a social goal or impact.
white hat hacker
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Make sure your ____ provider uses strong encryption-based security and has a secure physical environment.

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___ spread by automatically sending themselves to everyone in your address book.

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A personal health risk that you may face as you use computers is RSIs.

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A secure website has ____ at the beginning of the URL.

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Practice green computing by ____

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Which of the following privacy measures adds security by requiring two distinct items for verification?

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