Network Security Threats Flashcards

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What is a network security threat?

Anything that could damage a network or steal, change, or block data.

Harmful software made to cause damage to a device or network.

A type of malware that attaches to files or programs and spreads when they run.

A type of malware that copies itself and spreads across networks without user help.

A type of malware that looks like a safe program but secretly lets an attacker in.

Fake emails or messages that trick you into giving personal details or passwords.

Tricking people, not computers, to get access, data, or passwords.

Trying many password guesses again and again to break into an account.

Sending so much traffic to a server or network that real users cannot get service.

Typing SQL code into a form or URL to read, change, or delete data in a database.

Catching data as it moves across a network in order to read or steal it.

Weak or unclear rules for using a network, which can lead to unsafe actions and risks.