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Computers and Society
Computers Exam #4
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
04/14/2008

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Term
Who is the "typical" computer criminal?
Definition
A trusted employee, with no criminal record who is tempted by a loophole in the system
Term
Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as?
Definition
Identity Theft
Term

what is the term for the use of deception to get someone's sensitive information?

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Social Engineering
Term
What is a program that performs a useful task while simultaneously allowing destructive acts known as?
Definition
A trojan horse
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