Exam 7: Digital Security

The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a(n) _______.

FileVault is a MacOS utility included on by default on Macintosh computers that automatically encrypts data stored locally.

Common classifications of _________ include viruses, worms, and trojans.

Blacklist and header filtering are usually performed by email clients and Webmail services.

The current method of encrypting communication between a client and a server depends on a security protocol called _______.

A(n) _____________ is a hacker's LAN server that is designed to look like a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot.

______________ is a deceptive practice that exploits human psychology by inducing victims to interact with a digital device in a way that is not in their best interest.

If you use a password manager, what do you as the user need to remember?

The core function of a password manager is to store user IDs with their corresponding ________.

Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

In addition to replicating itself, a virus is self-distributing.

Conventional wisdom tells us that strong passwords are at least _____ characters in length and include one or more uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

A virus __________ is a section of program code that contains a unique series of instructions known to be part of a malware exploit.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a weak password?

_______ can be used to flood a Web site with so much traffic that it can no longer provide its intended service.

Antivirus software can use techniques called__________ to detect malware by analyzing the characteristics and behavior of suspicious files.

Stuxnet is a notorious computer _______.

If you are traveling and expect to access files on a computer that you've left at home, make sure the remote access utility is turned off.

Spam sent by scammers often uses spoofed email addresses.

Most mass-mailing databases are legitimately compiled from customer lists.