Lesson 2 Quiz - Empowerment Technologies

A form of piracy in which a third party infringes the rights granted to the copyright such as the exclusive use of a work for a set period of time.

Secretly installed malicious software that is intended to monitor user's activity. It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging.

A malicious program that disguises as a useful program but once downloaded or installed, leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information.

A piece of code designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another by attaching itself to other files.

An email-based threat which presents users with different advertising materials and promotional content.

People who use this scheme aims to steal sensitive information such as, credit card details, and password.

This unwanted software has the ability to harm a computer system, hinder performance efficiency, or create a state of nuisance.

It is a type of malicious software from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom is paid.

It is a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups.

It a malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any type of means.