How does a buffer attack work?
What will be an ideal response?
A buffer attack is one in which the attacker tricks the buffer software into storing more information than the buffer is sized to hold (a situation called buffer overflow). That extra information can be malicious software that then has access to the host computer.
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A. down black arrow B. diagonal black arrow C. right-facing black arrow D. left-facing black arrow
The Task Manager can be very valuable from a security perspective as it can show harmful programs running referred to as:
A) Freeware B) Shareware C) Malware D) Scripts
____________________ are the methods by which intruders use bits of SQL code and SQL queries to gain database access.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which type of system enables you to play music and watch movies and television?
A. Home-theater PC B. Video workstation C. Graphics workstation D. Digital audio workstation