fundamental securiy

2. technology created by Microsoft to control interactivity on web pages
4. form of attack that uses many infected computer to launch an attack
5. uses zombies to make tracking the origins of the DoS attack more difficult to locate
7. network sniffers used to exact usernames and passwords to be used at a later date
8. denial of service
9. a program that runs on a computer to allow or deny traffic between the computer and the network
10. gains access to resources and devices by pretending to be a trusted computer
11. a program written with malicious intent and sent out by attackers
13. events or attacks that steal, damage, or destroy equipment
15. a worm that doesn't need to be attached to other software
17. a file or program other then a virus that is potentially harmful
18. a data file containing known characterstics of an individual

1. compares physical characteristics against stored profiles to authenticate people
3. a software program that displayes advertising on your computer
6. also known as secure erase
8. changes to the DNS records on a system to point to false servers where data is recorded
10. a comprehensive update application containing patches and upgrades by the manufacturer
12. data being transported on a network
14. code updates that manufacturers provide to prevent a newly discovered virus or worm from making a successful attack
16. programming language that allows applets to run within a web browser