Exam 47: Internet Security

An IP address identifies you by name as a user on the Internet.

An important function of a firewall is to protect all the ____ of a network or computer from undesirable data.

The https: // protocol in a URL indicates the use of a(n)____ by the website.

A zombie computer helps fight against intrusions by hackers.

A ____ may be used to filter data that may be undesirable.

A(n)____ certificate confirms your credentials when conducting business or other transactions on the web.

Receiving a fraudulent email that closely resembles a legitimate website,such as one from your bank,is known as a(n)____ attack.

Once installed,antivirus software is effective for the life of the computer.

An unsolicited email requesting information to complete a loan application is most likely an example of Internet fraud.

Sites such as eBay are a popular target for ____.

Which of the following is one realistic way to promote Internet security?

A software patch is sometimes called a security patch.

Criminals collect items such as credit card numbers without the user's knowledge through the use of ____.

In the criminal act of pharming,hackers hijack a Domain Name Server to automatically redirect users from legitimate websites to spoofed websites in an effort to steal personal information.

A firewall is network hardware or software that examines data packets flowing into and sometimes out of a network or computer in order to filter out packets that are potentially dangerous.

Software companies rely on ____ to "fix" problems in their programs related to bugs and flaws.

You can protect yourself from identity theft by using ____ when transmitting information over network connections.

One popular hacking tool is key-logging software.

Malware is sometimes spread through music-sharing P2P networks.

A company may hire a ____ hacker to learn about vulnerabilities in its system.