Computer Science 1032A/B Study Guide - Data Encryption Standard, Public-Key Cryptography, Plaintext

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Diane Goldstein

Document Summary

Human errors and mistakes: accidental problems, poorly written programs, poorly designed procedures, physical accidents. Intentional destruction of data: destroying systems components, hackers, virus and worm writers, criminals, terrorists. Natural events and disasters: fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, avalanches and tornadoes, losses from recovery actions. Human error: posting private information in a public place, placing restricted information on searchable web sites. Someone pretending to be someone else: phishing. Obtain unauthorized data using pretexting via email. Create a replica of an existing web pages to fool a user into submitting personal, financial or password data. Email is sent to direct you to the website that appears to be from a legitimate company. You are advised that information or a security check is needed on your account and advised to click on a link to the company"s website to provide the information. Link connects to a website that is an imitation of the spoofed company"s actual website.