test one, half term one, yr7 Flashcards
brute force attack
a hacking method that uses trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption keys.
cyber security
the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
ethical hacking
the practice of testing a computer system, a network or an application to find security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by criminal hackers.
reputation
the digital history of a company, person, product, service or any other element on the Internet and digital platforms.
Web etiquette
Also known as Netiquette, describes the rules of conduct for respectful and appropriate communication on the internet.
guidelines about what is acceptable in an online medium for personal and professional use.
responsibility
being responsible for staying safe online and protecting your computer
Following online etiquette
ethics
a field of applied principles to obey when using a digital device
problem solving
finding solutions to different situations you might come across online
phishing
a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. you can often spot links and bad spelling in phishing emails
digital footprint
the traceable data and activity a user leaves on the internet
antivirus
a program designed to detect and remove viruses and other kinds of malicious software from your computer or laptop.
personal information
this information should not be shared online
address, passwords, age, height, name, bank account details, location, etc.
https
Stands for hypertext transfer protocol secure. This encrypts messages between a browser and the websites so the messages cannot be understood by other devices.
www
world wide web; contains web pages,websites, and links between them
web browser
A program used to view information on the world wide web.
