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IT Module 6 computer

IT Module 6 computer safety and security

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Attackers who want to attack computers but lack the knowledge needed to do so Script kiddies
Factors that cause repetitive strain injury (RSI) Uninterrupted intensity, improper technique and repetitive activity
Very short duration of a voltage increase that can be absorbed by a surge protector Spike
Personal encrypts wireless data transmissions and limits who can access the Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
When creating a strong password _________ is the most important element length
___________ is the process of "scrambling" information in such a way that it cannot be read unless the user possesses the "key." Encryption
______________ involves using someone’s personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card number, to commit financial fraud Identity theft
A file created by a website that stores information on your computer, such as your website preferences or the contents of an electronic shopping cart Cookie
The three main types of hazards from computers are to: our information, the environment, and our health.
_________________ attack a nation’s computer networks, like the electrical power grid, to cause disruption and panic among citizens Cyberterrorists
Is malicious software that can delete or corrupt files and gather personal information Malware
Sending an email or displaying a web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into giving private information Phishing
Copying files from a computer’s hard drive that are then stored in a remote location Data backup
The process of ensuring that the person requesting access to a computer or other resources is authentic, and not an imposter Authentication
Using someone’s personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card number, to commit financial fraud Identity theft
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