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Phishing
A type of scam where an attacker attempts to trick a user into revealing sensitive information, often through fake emails or websites.
Cybercrime
Any illegal activity committed over the internet.
Secure Site
website that uses encryption (often indicated by "https://") to protect your information when making online transactions.
Data privacy
A computer user's ability to choose who or what has access to their data and personal information.
Fraud
their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Password. a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something.
Malware
Short for malicious software, this includes viruses, spyware, and other programs designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to a computer or network.
Virus
A type of malware that infects files and can spread to other computers.
VPN
A tool that masks your IP address and encrypts your internet traffic to enhance privacy.
Bot
autonomous program that does a certain task (like a robot) – The Facebook engineer programmed a bot to store users' personal data.
Cyberstalking
Methods individuals use to track, lure, or harass another person online. D. Discussion Boards.
Cyberbullying
the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
Adware
Software that displays unwanted advertisements.
Botnet
a network of bots connected via the Internet to perform tasks, such as installing malware, sending spam, or attacking other computers.
Backdoor
A hidden or undocumented entry point in software or systems that bypasses normal authentication or security controls.
Grooming
The process used by predators to gain the trust of victims and to build false relationships. E-Mail.
Hacker
An individual who gains unauthorized access to a computer system.
Firewall
A security system that acts as a barrier to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
Breach
The result of a hacker successfully breaking into a system, gaining control of its network and exposing its data, usually personal data.
Ransomware
A form of malware that hijacks your system and encrypts your files, denying you access to them until you send money to unlock everything.
Cybersecurity
Measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against hackers or others trying to steal your data.
Online Predator
An adult who uses the internet to seek out and harm children.
Ecryption
The process of encoding data so that only authorized parties can read it.
IP address
A unique number that identifies your computer while you're online. It acts like a home address for your computer.
Browser
A list of webpages you have visited online that is stored in your web browser.
Password
A string of letters, numbers and symbols that you use to access your online accounts.