This Type of External Computer Fraud Is Intended to Overwhelm

question 85

Multiple Choice

This type of external computer fraud is intended to overwhelm an intended target computer system with so much bogus network traffic so that the system is unable to respond to valid traffic.

• A)DoS Attack
• B)Hacking
• C)Spoofing
• D)Phishing

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Definitions:

Compulsions

Actions or thoughts that a person compulsively repeats due to obsessions or strict guidelines.

Obsessions

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are intrusive and cause significant anxiety or distress.

Neutralizing

Attempting to eliminate thoughts that one finds unacceptable by thinking or behaving in ways that make up for those thoughts and so put matters right internally.

Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of thought processes and behaviors in understanding and treating mental disorders.