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Chapter 5: Keeping data safe and secure, keywords
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- 1ArchiveA copy of a file kept away from the original and no longer in everyday use.
- 2BackupA copy of a file in case of accidental or malicious loss of the original.
- 3DataRaw facts and figures with no meaning.
(eg. 011263) - 4DecryptionData is unscrambled by software using a key so that the data can be understood.
- 5EncriptionData is scrambled by software using a key so that the data cannot be understood by anyone viewing it.
- 6Encryption/Decription keyA password or PIN used to scramble/unscramble data.
- 7FirewallHardware or software security measure to control access to computer networks or systems, using rules set up by the user.
- 8HackingAccessing an ICT system without use of proper usernames or passwords; illegal hacking is unauthorised access.
- 9InformationProcessed data put into context
- 10MalwareMalicious software that enters a computer system without the owner's consent and which harms the system.
- 11PasswordA security measure to check the username is being used by the correct user.
- 12Personal DataData that can be used to identify you or provide information about you and your activities.
- 13PINsPersonal Identification Number:
Four or more numbers used instead of a password. - 14SpywareMalicious software that sends details of data and activities of a computer system to others without knowledge of the owner of the system.
- 15Trojan horseMalicious software that pretends to be a useful application but carries out other tasks.
- 16Unauthorised UserSomeone who does not have permission to access or see the data.
- 17UsernameThis identifies a user to the ICT system so the system can allow them access.
- 18VirusMalicious software that can replicate itself and cause harm to files by deleting, altering or by corrupting them.
- 19WormMalicious software that copies itself and uses networks to spread without a user helping them.
- 20AdwareSoftware that automatically downloads and installs on a computer system, which then advertises or directs the user to advertising material.
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