Computer Studies Flashcards
1
Q
phishing
A
sending unknown links in emails etc
2
Q
Firewall
A
a method used to keep hackers out
3
Q
encryption
A
used to scramble messages etc
4
Q
malware
A
designed to disrupt access to a computer
5
Q
botnets
A
computers infected with software etc. sending spam
6
Q
phrases
A
allows users to retrieve content from different information systems
7
Q
ransomware
A
locking down a computer and demanding a fee to reopen it.
