Internet safety Vocab
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What is a Virus?

A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads from one device to another, often damaging systems

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What is Malware?

Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system or steal information

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What is Catfishing?

The act of creating a fake online account to trick others

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What is Spyware?

Software that secretly collects information about a user's activities

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What is Ransomware?

A type of malware that locks users out of their devices, demanding for money to unlock their device

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