Attempts to Extort Money from Legitimate Users of an Internet

question 57

Multiple Choice

Attempts to extort money from legitimate users of an Internet service by threatening to prevent the users from having access to the service is called:

• A)denial-of-service
• B)web defacement
• C)cyber terrorism
• D)cyber vandalism

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Definitions:

Nuclear Receptor

Nuclear receptors are a class of proteins found within cells, that on binding with a specific ligand, can directly regulate the expression of specific genes.

Membrane-bound Receptor

A type of receptor located on the cell membrane that binds to external molecules to initiate a cellular response.

Eicosanoids

Bioactive lipid compounds derived from fatty acids, playing critical roles in inflammation, immunity, and as messengers in the central nervous system.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects, including mediating inflammation and pain.