[Cisspstudy] Computer Jargon in Plain English

Sun Dec 6 10:17:45 EST 2009

Phishing is a form of Social Engineering first of all.  The goal could be to
steal money, commit fraud, or other illegal activities.

Spamming is another form of Social Engineering, it is closely related to
Phishing.

FRAUD is defined as:  A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure
unfair or unlawful gain.

So both Spamming and Phishing could be use in order to commit fraud but not
only for fraud.

You have to love the security Jargon

Take care

Clement

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On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 22:06, gerritsjs <gerritsjs at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Prakash,
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> To call phishing a fraud is not quite true.  You have forgotten spamming.
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> Jonus
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> *From:* cisspstudy-bounces at cccure.org [mailto:
> cisspstudy-bounces at cccure.org] *On Behalf Of *Prakash
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:55 AM
> *To:* cisspstudy at cccure.org
> *Subject:* [Cisspstudy] Computer Jargon in Plain English
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> Hello all,
>
> I am sharing Computer Jargon in Plain English, You can use it as ready
> reference for CISA, CISM & CISSP exams.
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> BROADBAND:  Broad bandwidth networking. High-speed Internet connections,
> like DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), Cable Internet, and 3G (Third
> Generation) cellular services.
>
> DSL: Digital Subscriber Line. One of the most common ways to bring Internet
> to homes and small businesses over a telephone line at up to
> 12 Megabits/second.
>
> CABLE OR CABLE INTERNET: The other most common way to bring Internet to
> homes over cable TV lines at speeds ranging from 1.5 to 50
> Megabits/second.
>
> FiOS: Fiber-Optic Service. An emerging technology that provides Internet to
> homes and offices over fiber-optic cables at speeds from 15 to 50
> Megabits/second.
>
> WI-FI: Wireless Fidelity. The most common kind of short-range wireless
> networking--about 300 feet--at speeds of up to 108 Megabits/second.
>
> EDGE or EVDO: An older kind of wide-area wireless networking-like a whole
> city--based on first and second generation cellphone technology
> with speeds ranging from 300 to 400 kilobits/second.
>
> 3G: Third Generation cellular service. Enhanced wide-area wireless
> networking at speeds of up to 14 Megabits/second.
>
> 4G: Fourth Generation cellular service or WIMAX. An emerging wide-area
> networking technology that promises a range of 10 miles and speeds of
> up to 100 Megabits/second.
>
> ETHERNET: A way of connecting computers to networks using a cable at speeds
> ranging from 10 to 10,000 Megabits/second.
>
> FIREWALL: Software or hardware that prevents outsiders from accessing a
> computer or network.
>
> ROUTER: A device that finds the best route for sending information between
> networks.
>
> IP ADDRESS: Internet Protocol Address. Every computer on the Internet is
> identified by a unique set of numbers known as an Internet Protocol
> address--usually four numbers separated by dots, for example:
> 74.125.53.100. These numerical addresses are normally invisible to users and
> are translated into familiar Web addresses, like http://www.google.com.
>
> VIRUS:  A self-replicating program designed to cause damage or mischief
> that inserts itself into a software program on your computer.  Viruses spread
> from computer to computer, most often through infected emails or websites.
>
> WORM:  Similar to a virus, but worms are self-contained, spread via
> networks, and do not need to become part of another program in order to spread.
> Worms infect your operating system and act like a program.
>
> TROJAN HORSE: A malicious program that may appear harmless-or even
> useful-but can also conceal and download other malware that compromises
> the security and functioning of your computer.
>
> RANSOMWARE: A cyber-extortion scheme in which thieves use malware--like
> phony security programs--to take control of your computer and demand
> that you pay a ransom to regain control.
>
> SPYWARE and ADWARE: Spyware is a malicious program that installs itself on
> your computer surreptitiously and monitors and reports your activities and
> personal information to third parties. Adware is a kind of spyware that
> generates annoying popup ads.
>
> KEYLOGGERS: Spyware that monitors your keystrokes surreptitiously and sends
> the information to a "Bad Guy."
>
> HACKERS AND CRACKERS: Individuals who break into systems with malicious
> intent, destroy data, steal copyrighted software or confidential
> information, and perform other destructive or illegal acts with computers
> and networks.
>
> VULNERABILITIES AND EXPLOITS: Your computer is vulnerable when a hardware
> or software flaw makes it possible to compromise its security
> and smooth operation. An exploit is a software application or program that
> takes advantage of a vulnerability to attack your system.
>
> SNIFFING: Listening in on a network in order to capture and steal sensitive
> information.
>
> SPOOFING:  An attack in which a person or program you shouldn't trust
> masquerades as a person or program you do trust. For example, an
> attacker forges an email address in order to make you believe it's from
> someone you know and trust.
>
> PHISHING: A widespread form of Internet fraud that aims to steal valuable
> information such as credit card and social security numbers and usernames
> and passwords, by sending you misleading emails designed to lure you into
> visiting phony or rigged websites.
>
> IDENTITY THEFT:  Cybercriminals steal identities by overhearing
> conversations on cellphones, intercepting faxes and emails, hacking into computers,
> employing telephone and email scams, and phishing the users of online
> services.
>
> SOCIAL ENGINEERING: Deceptions by criminals posing as someone you trust in
> order to get you to divulge sensitive information.
>
> SOURCE - SANS
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> - Prakash
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashp
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