IT Concepts and Terminology Flashcards

Define phishing.
Give an example of a common image file format.
"Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks."
"Examples of common image file formats include .jpg, .png, and .gif."
"An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs."
Explain malware.
"A database is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system."
What is an operating system?
Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised emails or messages as a weapon to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information.
"Malware is malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system."
What is cybersecurity?
What is a database?