IT Concepts and Terminology Flashcards

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Explain malware.
Define phishing.
Define software.
"Software is a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. It includes applications, operating systems, and utilities."
"An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs."
What is an application?
What is a virus?
"A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program or file and can replicate itself, spreading to other programs and files."
What is an operating system?
"An application, or app, is software designed to help the user perform specific tasks, such as word processing, web browsing, or gaming."
"Malware is malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system."
Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised emails or messages as a weapon to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information.