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Flashcards by Lana Mills , updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Lana Mills
almost 11 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are Viruses? | Viruses are designed to be harmful to digital devices and can spread easily over networks. |
| How do you prevent getting Viruses? | Keep Bluetooth switched off when not in use. |
| What is a Cookie? | A cookie is a small text file which is used to store passwords and other important information. This makes it easier for others to gain access to your accounts. |
| How do you stop someone else using your Cookies? | Do not set cookies on a public computer, therefore people could access your data. |
| What is a Unsecured wireless networks? | Where other users easily see and use your wireless network. |
| How do you prevent people from using your wireless network? | Secure wireless networks using a password and encrypt data travelling over the network. |
| What is Phishing? | Phishing 'cons' people into believing that an email or text is from a valid organisation so that they give away their username and passwords leading to identity theft. |
| How do you prevent hackers? | Install firewalls, passwords and encrypt the information travelling across networks. |
| What are the physical threats to a computer? | - Theft - Flooding - Fire - Accidental damage |
| What is Bluejacking? | Bluejacking is the process of sending unwanted messages to open Bluetooth connections. |
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