ITE 152 Exam 3
An attack that changes the device's ad-
Address Spoofing dress so that data is sent to the attacker's
computer
An individual who launches attacks
Attackers against other users and their computers,
also known as a threat actor
The process of ensuring that the person
requesting access to a computer or other
Authentication
resources is authentic, and not an im-
poster.
A way to verify your identity based on
Biometric Security
physical characteristics.
A file created by a website and that
stores information on your computer,
Cookie
such as your website preferences; also
called a first party cookie
Bullying that takes place on technolo-
gy devices like cell phones, computers,
and tablets using online social media
platforms, public online forums, gaming
Cyberbullying sites, text messaging, or email. Cyberbul-
lying includes sending, posting, or shar-
ing negative, harmful, mean-spirited, and
usually false content about another per-
son.
The use of technology to stalk anoth-
er person through email, text messages,
Cyberstalking
phone calls, and other forms of commu-
nication.
An individual who attacks a nation's com-
puter networks, like the electrical pow-
Cyberterrorists
er grid, to cause disruption and panic
among citizens.
The process of copying files from a com-
Data Backup puter's hard drive to be stored in a re-
mote location.
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An attack that changes the device's ad-
Address Spoofing dress so that data is sent to the attacker's
computer
An individual who launches attacks
Attackers against other users and their computers,
also known as a threat actor
The process of ensuring that the person
requesting access to a computer or other
Authentication
resources is authentic, and not an im-
poster.
A way to verify your identity based on
Biometric Security
physical characteristics.
A file created by a website and that
stores information on your computer,
Cookie
such as your website preferences; also
called a first party cookie
Bullying that takes place on technolo-
gy devices like cell phones, computers,
and tablets using online social media
platforms, public online forums, gaming
Cyberbullying sites, text messaging, or email. Cyberbul-
lying includes sending, posting, or shar-
ing negative, harmful, mean-spirited, and
usually false content about another per-
son.
The use of technology to stalk anoth-
er person through email, text messages,
Cyberstalking
phone calls, and other forms of commu-
nication.
An individual who attacks a nation's com-
puter networks, like the electrical pow-
Cyberterrorists
er grid, to cause disruption and panic
among citizens.
The process of copying files from a com-
Data Backup puter's hard drive to be stored in a re-
mote location.
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