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Malware

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  • an attack that tricks a user into clicking a webpage element which is invisible or disguised as another element.
    Clickjacking
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  • It can replicate itself without any human interaction, and it does not need to attach itself to a software program in order to cause damage.
    A worm
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  • A user wants to complete a transaction in online banking. However, the user is redirected to a fake site that looks like the bank's website.
    Pharming
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  • A type of malware installed on your computer or mobile device without your consent. It can gain access to your sensitive personal information and then relay it to other parties
    Spyware
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  • a technique used to keep visitors from leaving their website, e. g. by launching an endless series of pop-up ads
    Mousetrapping
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  • a type of social engineering attack in which cyber criminals trick victims into handing over sensitive information or installing malware, usually via emails.
    Phishing
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  • unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser
    Adware
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  • a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program
    A Trojan Horse
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  • A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user.
    A virus
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  • the use of works protected by copyright without permission for a usage where such permission is required
    Piracy
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  • a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
    Ransomware
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  • a type of monitoring software designed to record keystrokes made by a user.
    Keylogger
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  • Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own
    Plagiarism
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