Gr 10 5.3 – SAFE INTERNET AND E-MAIL USE Flashcards
Adware
Adware is software that downloads and bombards your
computer with adverts that pop-up whenever you are
connected to the Internet. It is more of a nuisance than a
threat.
Anti virus software
Anti-virus software is a computer program that scans
computer files for viruses and eliminates them.
Computer virus
A computer virus is a program that is written to disrupt the
normal functioning of a person’s computer without their
knowledge or consent.
Computer worm
A computer worm is malware that is able to distribute itself
over a network, normally via e-mail, without a person having
run an infected program.
Email spoofing
E-mail spoofing is the changing of an e-mail header so that
the origin of the e-mail appears to be from a different
source.
ID Theft
Identity theft is when someone steals your personal details
such as your ID number, credit card details or driver’s license
to commit fraud or another crime.
Internet Hoax
An internet hoax is an e-mail message or article intended to
deceive or defraud others.
Netiquette
Netiquette (Internet + Etiquette), is the name given to the
use of good manners and showing respect for other user
when using the Internet.
Pharming
Pharming is an identity theft scam, where the user’s
computer is infiltrated so that they are automatically
redirected to another (fake) website, even if they type in the
correct URL for that website.
Phishing
Phishing refers to attempts from people to con the user into
giving out personal, confidential details such as PIN numbers
and passwords, by posing as a legitimate organisation,
usually via e-mail.
Secure URL
A secure URL begins with https:// or has a small closed lock
displayed somewhere on the page, often next to the URL.
Spam
Spam is the electronic equivalent of ‘junk mail’. It is an e-
mail being sent to you in the form of advertising of products
that you did not request.
Virus Signature
A virus signature or definition is the pattern that uniquely
identifies a virus.
