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5/17/13 WD2 SA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Virus | A malicious program that replicates itself on computer systems usually through executable software and causes irreparable system damage |
| worm | A self replicating program or algorithm that consumes system resource |
| signature database | in an anti-virus program a collection of viruses, worms and illicit applications that are listed as security threats |
| packet sniffing | The use of protocol analyzer software to obtain sensitive info such as user names and passwords |
| replay attack | an attack in which packets are obtained from the network host then reused |
| account lockout | A legit practice in which a user account is automatically disabled after a certain number of failed authentication attempts |
| dictionary program | a program specifically written to break into a password protected system. it has a relatively larger list of common password names that it repeatedly uses to gain access |
| illicit server | an application that installs hidden services consist of client code ans sever code that enables the attacker to monitor and control the operation of the computer infected with the server code |
| digital signature | An electronic stamp added to a message that uniquely identifies its source and verifies its contents at the time of the signature |
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