NOVA Lab Cybersecurity 101

Software that harms computers or networks, iIncludes viruses, worms, and ransomware.

A program that records every keystroke and sends that information to an attacker.

Trick people into revealing sensitive information often by using emails or fake websites.

Computer programs that can block, detect, and remove viruses and malware.

Attacks attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with computer traffic.

A piece of software designed to update a computer program in order to fix a vulnerability.

DDos

A flaw or weakness in a program that hackers can exploit to gain access to a system.

The amount of data that can pass through a network or part of a network per second.

The process of using codes to make readable information unreadable.

Extra copies of computer files that can be used to restore files that are lost or damaged.

A company or organization that gives users and devices access to the Internet.

Unsolicited emails sent to many addresses to make money through advertising or identity theft.

ISP

A type of malware that holds victims’ computer files hostage by locking access.

Multiple computers on a network are infected with a program that can be controlled remotely.