Cybersecurity Terms

Can copy itself & cause harm in many ways such as stealing information or destroy information.

Consists of code written in programming language.

Holds victims' computer files hostage.

Blocks malware from entering protected networks.

Can block, detect, and remove viruses and other malware.

Extra copies of files than can be used to restore damaged or lost files.

Distributed denial of service program. Makes online service widely unavailable.

Updates a computer program in order to fix a vulnerability.

Amount of data that passes through a network or part of a network per second.

Provides devices and access to the Internet.

A flaw or weakness in a program that hackers or malware exploit to gain access to cause damage.

Two or more connected devices that can exchange data.

Using codes to make readable information unreadable.

Records every key struck on a keyboard and sends that info to an attacker.

A type of connection between devices that can transfer data as well as act as a power supply.

Uses computers and networks to disrupt services for a cause.

Multiple computers on a network infected with a program that is controlled remotely.

A data storage device that is used to store, back up, and transfer computer files.

Tricking people into revealing sensitive info. Often used by fake websites, for example.