Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- the practice of tricking people into giving out private information or allowing unsafe programs into the network or computer
A) adware
B) digital certificate
C) grayware
D) keylogger
E) dictionary attack
F) social engineering
G) tailgating
H) Trojan
I) zombie
J) Worm

Question

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- the practice of tricking people into giving out private information or allowing unsafe programs into the network or computer
A) adware
B) digital certificate
C) grayware
D) keylogger
E) dictionary attack
F) social engineering
G) tailgating
H) Trojan
I) zombie
J) Worm

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Social engineering is the practice of tricking people into giving out private information or allowing unsafe programs into the network or computer.

Answer: H
 Trojan is a type of malware that is disguised as legitimate software but is designed to harm or steal data from the computer.

Answer: D
 A keylogger is a type of malware that records keystrokes made on a computer keyboard, allowing a hacker to steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Answer: J
 A worm is a type of malware that spreads through a network by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or by tricking users into executing infected files.

Answer: E
 A dictionary attack is a method of breaking into a password-protected computer or account by systematically testing all possible words in a dictionary.

Note: The other options (A, B, C, G, I) do not match the statement.

Matching Match Each Item with a Statement Below