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Match Each of the Following Terms to Its Meaning

Question 30

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning:

Premises:

Responses:

spyware

malware on your computer used to convince you that your computer has a virus

zombie

a computer controlled by a hacker

scareware

sending e-mails to people known to be customers of a company in an effort to get individuals to reveal sensitive data

spear phishing

transmits information about you, such as your Internet-surfing habits

rootkit

programs that allow hackers to gain access to your computer without your knowledge

Premises:

spyware

zombie

scareware

spear phishing

rootkit

Responses:

malware on your computer used to convince you that your computer has a virus

a computer controlled by a hacker

sending e-mails to people known to be customers of a company in an effort to get individuals to reveal sensitive data

transmits information about you, such as your Internet-surfing habits

programs that allow hackers to gain access to your computer without your knowledge

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

spyware

zombie

scareware

spear phishing

rootkit