Unit 11 Multiple Choice — Hackers and Malware

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best definition (or usage) of the key term (or phrase) below.

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DoS attack or denial of service attack

A hacking technique where a computer server is rendered inoperable due to a flood of fake traffic.

A general term for any type of malware which attempts to steal personal information such as credit cards, passwords, browser history, etc.

A technique wherein hackers exploit human weakness such as laziness, fear, or eagerness to please others, in order to to gain privileged access to a computer system.

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Unit 11 Multiple Choice — Hackers and Malware

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