HW3: Due 9/11

HW3
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Chapter 3
Part1: Grade (5 points)

1. Describe the different types of malicious software and what damage they can do
2. Describe methods of protecting against malware attacks
3. Describe the types of network attacks
4. Identify physical security attacks and vulnerabilities
5. Explain that the biggest problem with adware is that it slows down the computer it’s
   running on.
6. Describe a Ping of Death attack as an attack that causes the victim computer to freeze and
   malfunction.
7. What type of malware do you think is the most destructive: viruses, worms, Trojan
   programs, spyware, or adware?
   Part2: Grade (10points)
   Technical Notes for Activities
   Activity 3-1: This activity requires a Web browser, Internet connection, paper, and pencil
   Activity 3-2: This activity requires a Web browser and an Internet connection.
   Activity 3-3: This activity requires a Web browser and an Internet connection.
   Activity 3-4: This activity requires a Web browser, Internet connection, paper, and pencil.
   Activity 3-5: This activity requires a Web browser and an Internet connection.
   Part3: Grade (5 points)
   Define the Following Key Terms
    adware
    attack
    backdoor
    botnet
    buffer overflow attack
    computer security
    denial-of-service (DoS) attack
    distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack
    exploit
    keyloggers
    macro virus
   HW3
   You should be submitted in Backboard CTEC350\ HW3:
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    malware
    network security
    Ping of Death attack
    ransomware
    rootkit
    shell
    spyware
    Trojan program
    virus
    virus signature file
    vulnerability
    whitelisting
    worm
    zombies

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