Computer Security

Computer Security

1. Active and Passive

   • Internet: Network that connects computers and people
   • Active: Passwords computer programs...
   • Passive: Backup copies

2. Security on Computer

   • Malware
     • Virus: Infect coputers
     • Keylogger: Obtain passwords
     • Worm: Flood the system memory
     • Spyware
       • Trojan: Destroy info. on disks
       • Adware: Advertisement software
       • Hijackers: Change home pages
   • Terminology
     • Spam: Advertise products
     • Cookies: Saved text files
     • Crackers: Pirate programs
     • Pharming: Replace websites
     • Hackers: computer criminals
     • Hoaxes: chain e-mails
   • Security
     • Antivirus: Detect viruses
     • Firewall: Controls network traffic
     • Proxy: Website blockers
     • Password: Protect a file
     • Cryptography: Encrypting of information

3. Personal Safety

   • Threats
     • Indetity theft: acquiring nfo. on a user
     • Harm our idenity or image
     • Unintended access to harmful information
     • Cyberbulling: threats between peers on Internet
   • Protection
     • KidsWatch
     • K9 Web Protection

4. Digital Identity

   • Digital Certificate: Contains personal identification
   • Electronic Signature: Digital signature

5. Ownership

   • Copyright: Regulates rights given to authors
   • Intellectual property: Covers all forms of copyright

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