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Karen Macedonio Spanish 22 cards

Cards in this deck (22)

1—adware
a form of malicious code that displays unsolicited advertising on your computer
2—anti-virus software
software that attempts to block malicious programs/code/software (called viruses or malware) from harming your computer
3—CCTV Cameras
closed circuit television cameras-polite and security staff can watch the film and follow peoples movements
4—tracking chips
microchips that use radio signals to find the exact location of someone or something
5—database
organized collection of information that is stored on a computer
6—record
a piece of information that is written down or stored on computer so that
it can be looked at in the future
7—file
a collection of information stored under a particular name on a computer, or in a box or paper cover
8—cookie
a piece of information about your visit to a websites record automatically on your computer
9—security
feeling safe and free from worry about what might happen
10—CIPA
the children's internet protection act
11—password
a secret word or number that must be used to gain access to an online service or to modify software, such as a parental control
12—cybersecurity
any technique, software, etc..used to protect computer and prevent online online crime
13—Wireless Networks
The use of a wireless network enables enterprises to avoid the costly process of introducing cables into buildings or as a connection between different equipment locations.
14—Location data
avoid using services such as FoursQuare that require location information.
15—Password Keychain
A Keychain can contain various types of data: passwords (for websites, FTP servers, SSH accounts, network shares, wireless networks, groupware applications, encrypted disk images), private keys, certificates, and secure notes.
16—Hacker
A popular term for someone who accesses computer information either legally or illegally.
17—Piracy
Illegally copying or downloading music, movies, software, or other copyrighted material.
18—Authentication.
The process to verify that someone is who they claim to be when they try to access a computer or online.
19—Phishing
Method used by criminals to try to obtain financial or other confidential information from internet users, usually by sending an email that looks as though it has been sent by a legitimate organization.
20—Worm
Malware that replicates itself so it can spread to infiltrate other cumputers.
21—Personal Information
Personal data relating to an identifiable living individual.
22—Firewall
A security system usually made up of hardware and software used to block hackers, viruses,and other malicious threats to your computer.