L2 Flashcards
what is the title of lesson 2
online safety, security and rules of netiquette
it refers to the online security or safety of people and their information when using the internet
internet security
it is a type of computer program that when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs
computer virus
what are the 3 types of computer virus?
- malware
- spam
- phising
malware is short for ______
malicious software
______ is the name that is given to any type of software that could harm a computer system
malware
what are the 6 types of malware?
- virus
- worm
- adware
- trojan
- spyware
- ransomware
is a piece of malicious code that insert itself into computer system, self replicates and spreads to other system/devices.
virus
example of virus?
iloveyou virus in may 2000, by onel de guzman
is a type of malware that can replicate rapidly and spread across devices within a network
worm
is a type of malware disguised as harmless and legitimate software, app, or a game, tempting users to download it
trojan
is a type of malware advertising-supported software that displays unwanted/malicious ads on user’s device
adware
adware is type of ______ that means not inherently harmful
grayware
is a type of malware that is a time-sensitive cyberattack when a hacker encrypts user files of devices and holds them for ransom until a certain deadline
ransomware
is a type of malware that secretly monitors and collect informations about user’s activities without ther knowledge/consent
spyware
spam is also known as ______
junk mail
it refers to unsolicited email messages, sent in bulk to a large list of recepients
spma
is a cybercrime in which targets are contacted by someone posting as a legitimate institution to lure individuals
phisjng
10 ways to protect your computer from viruses
- keep up to date
- antivirus software
- antispy software
- use strong protection
- choose strong passwords
- use stronger authentication
- protect your private information
- be careful what you click
- shop safely
- be careful what you share
is concerned with the proper manner of communication in the online environment
netiquette
10 netiquettes
- remember the human
- adhere to the same standards of behavior that you follow in real life
- know where you are in cyberspace
- respect other people’s time and bandwidth
- make yourself good online
- share expert knowledge
- help keep flame wars under control
- respect other people’s privacy
- don’t abuse your power
- be forgiving of other people’s mistakes
