Internet Vocabulary
Someone who gains unauthorized access to people's computers.
Hacker
A shorter word for "internet"
Net
Unwanted email or junk mail
Spam
Searching through websites freely
Surfing
This part of your introductory paragraph has two parts.
Thesis Statement
A security system used to block malicious threats to your computer.
Firewall
When someone tracks, lures, or harasses people online.
Cyberstalking
Online etiquette—being nice and respectful to others online.
Nettiqutte
Leaving offensive messages on the internet.
Trolling
What are the two parts of the thesis statement?
Claim and evidence
Any action that’s taken to protect computers and prevent online crime.
Cybersecurity
A dishonest scheme to get information or money
Scam
Computer equipment, machines, and parts.
Hardware
An internet-related crime.
Cybercrime
"Online classes leads to lower test scores" is a claim or evidence?
Claim
Self-replicating software program that attacks a computer system.
Virus
Software designed to damage a computer or phone.
Malware
A secret combination of words or numbers that allows a user to access an online service.
Password
The field of study revolving around safe conduct on the internet is called what?
Internet Safety
"Test results from 100 New York Schools have proven that online learning results in lower test scores" is a claim or evidence?
Evidence
Software that displays unwanted advertising on your computer.
Adware
Harm inflicted through text, e-mails, or online sites.
Cyberbullying
An attempt to trick a person into giving away money or information by pretending to be a well-known company.
Phishing
Texting angry words online about a teacher might be considered what?
Cyberbullying
"Lack of enforcing class rules leads to students misbehaving" is a claim or evidence?
Claim