CIS 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Security Token, Computer Forensics, Computer File

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Computing and Information Science
• Course: CIS 1000
• Professor: Zoe Zhu

Document Summary

Adware: a program that downloads on your computer when a user installs a freeware program, game, or utility. Generally, adware enables sponsored advertisements to appear in a section of a browser window or as a pop-up ad. Antivirus software: software specifically designed to detect viruses and protect a computer and files from harm. Backdoor program: program that enables a hacker to take complete control of a computer without the legitimate user"s knowledge or permission. Backup: a copy of a computer file that can be used to replace the original if it"s lost or damaged. Biometric authentication device: a device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users. Black-hat hacker: a hacker who uses his or her knowledge to destroy information or for illegal gain. Botnet: a large group of software applications (called robots or bots) that run without user intervention on a large number of computers.