Cybersecurity Unit 1 B

A weakness in a system that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

To give permission in order to access information

A file that contains a collection of other files.

An attempt to discover information through trial and error. Attackers try as many passwords as possible to gain access.

A small local area network of computers and devices

To guess or discover information, especially a password

A new dialog box that appears on your screen, sometimes without you requesting it.

A systematic attempt to crack a password testing with words and phrases found in online dictionaries.

Software that supports a computer’s basic functioning.

Advertising software that can automatically  download files or link to websites.

The part of the filename that comes after the period, indicating the file type.

A worm is a virus that is capable of replicating itself and does not need the help of an actual human to function.