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FOr complete protection when backing up your files, you should use a program that creates a_______ of your entire system.
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Image backup
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A )_______ virus temporarily erases its code from the files where they reside and then hides in the computer's active memory.
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Stealth
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A computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program known as a:
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Trojan horse
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Assigning IP addresses when users log on to their ISP is known as________.
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Dynamic addressing
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The most likely method a hacker would use to access a computer is:
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Entering through the internet
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Devices that use a unique personal characteristic, such as a fingerprint, in place of a password are called______ authentication devices.
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Biometric
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A _______ is a virus that is triggered when certain conditions are met, such as a file opening or starting a program a certain number of times.
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Logic bomb
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Hackers who use their knowledge to break into systems just for the fun of it refer to themselves as _________ hackers.
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White hat
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THe best defense against viruses is to install________ which is specifically designed to detect viruses and protect your computer and files from harm.
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Antivirus software
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_______ is the act of tricking people into revealing sensitive information and is often associated with credit card fraud.
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Phishing
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The malicious activity perpetrated by a Trojan horse program is often the installation of a _______ program.
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Backdoor
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A ______ is a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files.
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Macro virus
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A majority of online credit card fraud results from:
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Phishing
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Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code?
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Polymorphic
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_______ software can identify and eliminate known viruses effectively.
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Antivirus
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